sideways

verb
UK: /ˈsaɪdweɪz/
US: /ˈsaɪdˌweɪz/

  1. To move or turn something to the side.

    1. He pushed the table sideways to make more room.
    2. The car skidded sideways on the icy road, almost hitting the wall.

Synonyms

awry askew crabwise
sideways adverb

  1. In a direction to the side; toward one side.

    1. The crab moved sideways across the sand.
    2. The heavy rain was coming down sideways because of strong winds.

  2. With one side facing forward.

    1. She glanced sideways at him, a smile playing on her lips.
    2. The building was constructed sideways to the street, making it look strange.
sideways adjective

  1. Directed to or from one side.

    1. He gave me a sideways glance.
    2. The photo showed a sideways view of the mountain range.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sideways" is /ˈsaɪdweɪz/ in British English and /ˈsaɪdˌweɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sideways": awry, askew, crabwise.

Example usage of "sideways": "He pushed the table sideways to make more room.". More examples on the page.