askew
/əˈskju/
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Also an adverb
Meaning
Not straight, level, or properly aligned.
He noticed that the framed photograph on the wall was slightly askew after the door slammed.
How it's used
Chiefly used after a verb rather than before a noun.
Collocations
- slightly askew
- knocked askew
- tilted askew
Synonyms
- crooked
- tilted
- lopsided
- awry
Meaning
In a crooked, tilted, or turned direction.
She wore her beret askew to give her outfit a more relaxed look.
Collocations
- sit askew
- hang askew
Synonyms
- crookedly
- obliquely