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.

---

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

---

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.

---

Etymology

Origin of sideways

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

Example Sentences

He was simply going to walk four steps sideways over to the next line, one that had candy bars and things.

From Literature

The solemn rite of turning your phone sideways to watch and record video will die.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Some of the animals were fighting," said Jeremy, pulling his head sideways as the dragon nipped affectionately at his ear.

From Literature

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