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sideways
adverb or adjective side·ways \-ˌwāz\
: with one side facing forward
: to or toward the right or left side
Full Definition of SIDEWAYS
1
: from one side
2
: with one side forward <turn sideways>
3
a : in a lateral direction or downward to one side <hopped sideways> <slump sideways> b : askance <look sideways at someone>
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First Known Use of SIDEWAYS
1577
SIDEWAYS Defined for Kids
sideways
adverb or adjective side·ways \ˈsīd-ˌwāz\
Definition of SIDEWAYS for Kids
1
: from one side <I looked at it sideways.>
2
: with one side forward <a sideways position> <He turned sideways to let me by.>
3
: to one side <a sideways move> <The statue fell sideways.>
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