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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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

I quickly reach from the bus steps to steady her and together we tumble sideways onto the dirt road.

From Literature

But the conversation went sideways and eventually he hung up in frustration.

From Los Angeles Times

He tumbled sideways, cursed a bit, and decided the cat was not his friend and did not deserve a name after all.

From Literature