sideways
word
/ˈsaɪdˌweɪz/
SYD-wayz
/sˈaɪdweɪz/
SYD-wayz
Definition
In or toward a side direction, not forward or backward. It can describe movement, position, or even a change in situation.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an adverb or adjective. Common collocations: 'look sideways', 'move sideways', 'glance sideways'. Can also describe changes that are indirect or not straightforward. Informal uses may refer to changes in status or position.
Spanish: de ladoPortuguese (BR): de ladoPortuguese (PT): de ladoChinese (Simplified): 侧身地 - 朝侧面Chinese (Traditional): 側身地 - 朝側面Hindi: तरफ़ से - आड़ाArabic: جانبيّاًBengali: পার্শ্বদিকভাবে - পাশের দিকেRussian: вбок - сбоку - бокомJapanese: 横向きに - 横にVietnamese: sang bên - ngangKorean: 옆으로 - 측면으로Turkish: yanlamasına - yanaUrdu: اطراف میں - ایک طرفIndonesian: ke samping - menyamping
Example Sentences
After the meeting, things went a bit sideways between them.
natural
He gave me a sideways glance and smiled.
natural
Sometimes, moving sideways at work leads to better opportunities.
natural
He turned his head sideways to see out the window.
basic
The car skidded sideways on the icy road.
basic
She placed the box sideways on the shelf.
basic