toward one side; "the car slipped sideways into the ditch"; "leaning sideways"; "a figure moving sidewise in the shadows"
Used in a Sentence
sidewise
How to use sidewise in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for sidewise.
Editorial note
Prior statement stands, but I no longer feel the need to eye you suspiciously sidewise as I say it.
Examples5
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
toward one side; "the car slipped sideways into the ditch"; "leaning sideways"; "a figure moving sidewise in the shadows"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of sidewise 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 sidewise.
adverb
toward one side; "the car slipped sideways into the ditch"; "leaning sideways"; "a figure moving sidewise in the shadows"
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"
Example sentences
Prior statement stands, but I no longer feel the need to eye you suspiciously sidewise as I say it.
The thing could almost fly sidewise while the pilot pivoted with the nose obviously tracking a fixed point a few hundred yards out. Scary stuff if you knew what you were looking at.
I thought it was pretty clever, even supported two-finger sidewise scrolling on the movie-bar that netflix still doesn't get right.
But say so, don't go making disingenuous sidewise arguments and thinking you're sly. Yes, Levison disobeyed a lawful order.
Whenever I find myself having similar thoughts I reread Willa Cather's story, "Paul's Case", here's the relevant part, the very end:"He stood watching the approaching locomotive, his teeth chattering, his lips drawn away from them in a frightened smile; once or twice he glanced nervously sidewise, as though he were being watched.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use sidewise in a sentence?
Prior statement stands, but I no longer feel the need to eye you suspiciously sidewise as I say it.
What does sidewise mean?
toward one side; "the car slipped sideways into the ditch"; "leaning sideways"; "a figure moving sidewise in the shadows"
What part of speech is sidewise?
sidewise is commonly used as adverb.