askew

Meanings

• Adjective

  Not straight; awry or at an angle.

  - "The picture is askew on the wall."
  - "The table is askew due to the earthquake."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with askew
skew , new , brew , clue

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Variants

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askew , askewness , askewnesses

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Forms

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askeswer (past participle), askeswedly (adverb)

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Etymology

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Old English 'asku' meaning 'askew' or 'awry'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'askew' is also used in the field of astronomy to describe the position of a celestial body that is not in the expected position.

2. In the game of darts, a dart that lands at an angle is considered 'askew'.

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Related Concepts

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1. awry: Synonym of 'askew' meaning not straight or at an angle.

2. skew-whiff: British slang for something that is not quite right or not in the correct position.

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Culture

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In literature, 'askew' is used metaphorically to describe a situation or person that is not quite right or normal. In art, it is used to create a sense of instability or unease.

How to Memorize "askew"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a picture or object that is not straight or at an angle to help remember the meaning of 'askew'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'askew' with the feeling of instability or unease to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Alligators Should Keep Even Water Levels' to remember that 'askew' means not straight or level.

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