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Meanings of sideways in English

Toward one side.

To, toward or at one side.

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Examples for "sidewise"
Examples for "sidewise"
1
The room lurched; went upward and sidewise with a wild dizzying swoop.
Beyond the Vanishing Point
2
Park slid sidewise in the saddle and proceeded to roll another cigarette.
The Lure of the Dim Trails
3
Up and down and sidewise bobbed the loose head of the toy.
The Story of a Nodding Donkey
4
The rocks slid by close under me in a swift sidewise drift.
Wandl the Invader
5
Colina followed, swinging sidewise in her saddle and watching the Indians behind.
The Fur Bringers: A Story of the Canadian Northwest
1
I expect the market to still trade sideways going forward, said Wong.
Reuters
2
Wait until the last second, then jump out of the way-directlysideways.
The Lightning Thief
3
Then he moved sideways and began to work on Sherry's other breast.
Come out tonight
4
He hit the water sideways and came up a few seconds later.
Climbing Magazine
5
Arms flailing, he went sideways into the water with an enormous splash.
Tetrarch (Well of Echoes)

(Of movement) at an angle.

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Usage of sideways in English
1
I expect the market to still trade sideways going forward, said Wong.
Reuters
2
Wait until the last second, then jump out of the way-directlysideways.
The Lightning Thief
3
Then he moved sideways and began to work on Sherry's other breast.
Come out tonight
4
He hit the water sideways and came up a few seconds later.
Climbing Magazine
5
Arms flailing, he went sideways into the water with an enormous splash.
Tetrarch (Well of Echoes)
6
A pebble came free beneath her foot and she slid, falling sideways.
Dreamsnake
7
I glance sideways at her, and see a different young woman altogether.
The White Princess
8
The gentleman looked at him sideways and answered in a haughty manner:
Original Short Stories — Volume 09
9
At home, it's a different story, things can go a little sideways.
The Irish Times
10
Two beta children cradled him between them, moving sideways toward the house.
The devil's alphabet
11
We fully endorse her opinions and admire her sideways means of expression.
The Irish Times
12
Rather, they were looking to the right, frozen in a sideways glance.
Red Planet Blues
13
The instrument is placed sideways on the protruding end of the stick.
The Boy Mechanic, Volume 1: 700 Things for Boys to Do
14
I reach out to grab her in case she keeps toppling sideways.
The Girl I Used to Be
15
Without breaking stride, the smallish figure launched into a long, sideways leap.
Fire With Fire
16
You can move three ways on a chessboard: forward, sideways, or diagonally.
The Kingmaker
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common
Australia
Common
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