sideways
side
ˈsaɪd
said
ways
ˌweɪz
veiz
British pronunciation
/sˈa‍ɪdwe‍ɪz/

Definition & Meaning of "sideways"in English

sideways
01

toward or in the direction of one side

sideways definition and meaning
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She glanced sideways at her friend during the meeting.
02

in an indirect or non-traditional manner, often referring to achieving something by an unconventional route

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She entered the tech industry sideways through a customer service role.
sideways
01

positioned or moving in a direction to the side

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The sideways movement of the car made it difficult to control on the icy road.
02

avoiding a direct or straightforward approach

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His sideways response avoided answering the question directly.
03

stable without significant change in direction

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The market has been in a sideways trend for months, with no clear movement in either direction.
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