sideways
side
ˈsaɪd
said
ways
weɪz
veiz
sidewise

Definition & Meaning of "sideways"in English

sideways
01

toward or in the direction of one side 

sideways definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
adverb of place
Examples
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 

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

positioned or moving in a direction to the side 

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
Examples
The sideways movement of the car made it difficult to control on the icy road. 
02

avoiding a direct or straightforward approach 

Examples
His sideways response avoided answering the question directly. 
03

stable without significant change in direction 

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