(of movement) at an angle
Used in a Sentence
sideways
How to use sideways in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for sideways.
Editorial note
I might say, “Scoot sideways two meters off the bench.
Examples7
Definitions5
Parts of speech2
Quick take
(of movement) at an angle
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of sideways gathered in one view.
with one side forward or to the front; "turned sideways to show the profile"; "crabs seeming to walk sidewise"
from the side; obliquely; "a picture lit sideways"; "scenes viewed sidewise"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for sideways.
adjective
(of movement) at an angle
See also: crabwise
adverb
with one side forward or to the front; "turned sideways to show the profile"; "crabs seeming to walk sidewise"
adverb
from the side; obliquely; "a picture lit sideways"; "scenes viewed sidewise"
adverb
toward one side; "the car slipped sideways into the ditch"; "leaning sideways"; "a figure moving sidewise in the shadows"
adverb
to, toward or at one side; "darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face"
Example sentences
I might say, “Scoot sideways two meters off the bench.
These firms will claim up down and sideways that what they do is legal, ethical and follows Google's rules.
Then basically combine sideways and downward and "always" resist the temptation to push up.
We plan to have fewer layers of management, both top down and sideways, to accelerate the flow of information and decision making.
Eventually the alley narrowed to where we had to turn sideways to squeeze past people coming in the opposite direction, and there were shop counters on either side.
In a utopian environment where women felt equally respected, sure, a sideways/slightly-inappropriate comment would be fine.
The code rate-limits sideways moves of a piece to about 250 ms intervals, so if the game is running fast enough that the piece reaches bottom in less than a second, it's impossible to translate the piece five columns over to the edge.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use sideways in a sentence?
I might say, “Scoot sideways two meters off the bench.
What does sideways mean?
(of movement) at an angle
What part of speech is sideways?
sideways is commonly used as adjective, adverb.