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Definition of sideward

sideward

/ˈsaɪdwɚd/
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• adjective

1

Directed, moving, or facing toward one side.

Example

"The dancer made a sudden sideward leap across the stage."

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• adverb

1

Toward or to one side; laterally.

Example

"She glanced sideward to check if the adjacent lane was clear."

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• Nearby Words

sidetrip
sidewalk
sidewall
sideward
sideways
sidewinder
sidewise

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'side' (from Old English 'side') and the directional suffix '-ward' (from Old English '-weard', meaning 'turned toward').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sideward. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sideward
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