Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sideways
adverb, adjective
/ˈsaɪd.weɪz/
Definition
toward the side; to the side.
Examples
- She glanced sideways at her friend during the movie.
- The boy walked sideways to avoid stepping in the puddle.
- He looked at the painting sideways to get a different perspective.
Meaning
Sideways describes movement or position that is not directly forward or backward, but instead to the left or right.
Synonyms
- lateral
- side
- obliquely
- askew
