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   sideways

   /ˈsʌɪdweɪz/

   adverb

   • 1. to, towards, or from the side: "she tilted her body sideways" Similar to the sidelaterallycrabwiseathwartobliquelyindirectlysidelongcovertlyfurtivelysurreptitiouslyslylyarchaic:askance
   • ▪ with one side facing forward: "the lorry slid sideways across the road" Similar edgewisesidewardsside firstedgewaysend on
   • ▪ so as to occupy a job or position at the same level as one previously held rather than be promoted or demoted: "he would be moved sideways, rather than demoted"
   • 2. by an indirect way: "some of the best and hardest working IT people I know came into the business sideways"

   adjective

   • 1. directed or moving to, towards, or from the side: "he hurried towards his office without a sideways glance" Similar lateralsidewardon the sideside to sideobliqueindirectsidelongsidecovertfurtivesurreptitioussly
   • ▪ denoting a job or position at the same level as one previously held rather than one resulting from promotion or demotion: "after the reshuffle there were sideways moves for ministers"
   • 2. done indirectly: "he rambled through a number of subjects before making a sideways approach to what he really wanted"
   • ▪ taking an unconventional or unorthodox viewpoint: "take a sideways look at daily life"

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   What does it mean if something is sideways?

   • When something occurs on or in the direction of one side, it happens sideways. You can lean over sideways to see if your cat's hiding under the bed, or tip a teapot sideways to pour the last drops out. Sideways works as an adjective or adverb to describe things that lean toward one side or at an angle.

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   What is a sideways view?

   • A sideways view is with the side forward; it is turning sideways to show the profile. (Definition 3 from The Free Dictionary)

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   How do you use sideways in a sentence?

   • You can lean over sideways to see if your cat's hiding under the bed, or tip a teapot sideways to pour the last drops out. Sideways works as an adjective or adverb to describe things that lean toward one side or at an angle. A sideways tilt to a motorcycle might look scary, but it's safe if the rider is experienced.

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   What is a sideways glance?

   • A sideways glance is a covert, oblique, or furtive look (1). For example, 'He gave her a sideways glance.'. It can also mean moving or going to the side, laterally or crabwise (2). For example, 'They moved sideways.'.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSIDEWAYS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • Traditional

     SIDEWAYS translate: 側向地的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • English (US)

     SIDEWAYS meaning: 1. in a direction to the left or right,...

   • Znaczenie Sideways, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SIDEWAYS definicja: 1. in a direction to the left or right,...

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     SIDEWAYS translate: 侧向地的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   • Sideways: Polish Translation

     SIDEWAYS translate: w bok, na bok, bokiem , boczny, w bok....

   • Sideways: Arabic Translation

     sideways translate: على الجَنْب. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Sideways means from or towards the side of something or someone. 2. If you are moved sideways at work, you move to another job at the same level as your old job.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word sideways, which can be used as an adverb or an adjective. Sideways means from one side, with one side forward, or in a lateral direction or downward to one side.

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   When something occurs on or in the direction of one side, it happens sideways. You can lean over sideways to see if your cat's hiding under the bed, or tip a teapot sideways to pour the last drops out.

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   moving, facing, or directed toward one side. indirect or evasive. sideways. / ˈsaɪdˌweɪz / adverb. moving, facing, or inclining towards one side. from one side; obliquely. with one side forward.