Synonyms

sideward

American

[sahyd-werd] / ˈsaɪd wərd /

adjective

directed or moving toward one side.

adverb

Also sidewards. toward one side.

sideward British

/ ˈsaɪdwəd /

adjective

directed or moving towards one side

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adverb

towards one side

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Etymology

Origin of sideward

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at side ¹, -ward

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