Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sideward
Adverb
/ˈsaɪdwərd/
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Definition
Towards the side; in the direction of the side.
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Examples
- He took a sideward glance at the crowd.
- The car swerved sideward to avoid hitting the curb.
- She shifted her weight sideward to balance herself better.
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Meaning
The term refers to a movement or position toward the side rather than forward or backward.
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Synonyms
- Sideways
- Lateral
- Away