sidewise

adverb
UK: /ˈsaɪd.waɪz/
US: /ˈsaɪd.waɪz/

  1. Towards or from the side.

    1. The crab moved sidewise across the sand.
    2. She glanced sidewise, trying to see who was standing next to her in the crowded room.

Synonyms

sideways askance
sidewise adjective

  1. Directed to or from one side.

    1. He gave me a sidewise look.
    2. The car suffered a sidewise impact during the collision, crumpling the door.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "sidewise" is /ˈsaɪd.waɪz/ in British English and /ˈsaɪd.waɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "sidewise": sideways, askance.

Example usage of "sidewise": "The crab moved sidewise across the sand.". More examples on the page.