sideways

[sahyd-weyz] / ˈsaɪdˌweɪz /

ADVERB

to the edge, exteriority

Synonyms

STRONG

obliquely sidelong

WEAK

alongside aside aslant aslope athwart broadside crabwise edgeways indirectly laterally side by side sidewards slanting slantingly slantwise sloping to the side

Example Sentences

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He was simply going to walk four steps sideways over to the next line, one that had candy bars and things.

From Literature

The solemn rite of turning your phone sideways to watch and record video will die.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Some of the animals were fighting," said Jeremy, pulling his head sideways as the dragon nipped affectionately at his ear.

From Literature

The moves have been parabolic and, historically, they don’t get repaired by going sideways.

From Barron's

Without moving his head, Christopher’s eyes darted sideways.

From Literature