sideways

American  

[sahyd-weyz] / ˈsaɪdˌweɪz /

Also sidewise

adverb

1. with a side foremost.

2. facing to the side.

3. toward or from one side.

4. with a deceitful, scornful, disparaging, or amorous glance.

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adjective

1. moving, facing, or directed toward one side.

2. indirect or evasive.

sideways British  

/ ˈsaɪdˌweɪz /

adverb

1. moving, facing, or inclining towards one side

2. from one side; obliquely

3. with one side forward

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adjective

1. moving or directed to or from one side

2. towards or from one side

sideways Idioms  

1. see knock for a loop (sideways); look sideways at.

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Etymology

Origin of sideways

First recorded in 1570–80; side ¹ + -ways

Example Sentences

The moves have been parabolic and, historically, they don’t get repaired by going sideways.

From Barron's

Without moving his head, Christopher’s eyes darted sideways.

From Literature

I quickly reach from the bus steps to steady her and together we tumble sideways onto the dirt road.

From Literature

But the conversation went sideways and eventually he hung up in frustration.

From Los Angeles Times

He tumbled sideways, cursed a bit, and decided the cat was not his friend and did not deserve a name after all.

From Literature