sideways
ˈsaɪdˌweɪz
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Definition of sideways - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
directional movementto, toward, or from the side
  • The crab walked sideways across the sand..
laterally obliquely sidewise
2.
unexpectednot as planned or towards a worse outcome
  • The project went sideways after the budget cuts.
unexpectedly unpredictably
3.
obliquelyin an indirect or oblique manner
  • He looked at her sideways, unsure of her reaction.
indirectly obliquely slantwise

Adjective

1.
movementmoving or directed toward one side
  • The car made a sideways turn.
lateral sideward
2.
orientationpositioned with a side to the front
  • He gave me a sideways glance.
lateral oblique
3.
conflictin conflict or not compatible with
  • His views are sideways with the company's policy.
conflicting incompatible
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Expressions with sideways

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encounter unexpected problems
The project got sideways due to budget cuts.
to move in a sideways direction
The crab went sideways along the beach.
glance at someone or something from the side
She looked sideways at him during the meeting.
job change without promotion or demotion
She took a sideways move to a different department.
move one step to the left or right
He had to take a step sideways to avoid the puddle.
cause someone to be very surprised or shocked
The news of his resignation knocked everyone sideways.

Origin of sideways

Old English, side (side) + ways (ways)

Terms with sideways included in their meaning

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head movement
move head slightly upwards or sideways
orientation
oriented up and down rather than sideways
gymnastics
perform a sideways rotary movement with the body
movement
move sideways to make space for someone
physical movement
move sideways to avoid something
architecture
door that moves sideways to open or close
gymnastics movement
move sideways by putting hands and feet on the ground in turn
gymnastics
gymnastic move with sideways body rotation

Examples of sideways in a sentence

  • The car slid sideways on the icy road.
  • The meeting went sideways after the unexpected announcement.
  • His career went sideways due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • She answered sideways, avoiding a direct refusal.
  • The minister referred sideways to the scandal.
  • The crab made a sideways dash toward the rocks.

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  1. French:de côté, latéral, ...
  2. German:seitwärts, quer, ...
  3. Italian:lateralmente, laterale, ...
  4. Spanish:de lado, lateral, ...
  5. Portuguese:de lado, lateral, ...
  6. Chinese:横着, 侧向的, ...
  7. Japanese:横に, 横向きの, ...
  8. Arabic:جَانِبِيًّا, جانِبيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַצִּידָה, צִדִּי, ...
  10. Russian:вбок, боковой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вбік, бічний, ...
  12. Hindi:बगल से, पार्श्वगामी, ...

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