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Definition of sidewise

sidewise

/ˈsaɪd.waɪz/
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• adverb

1

Toward or from one side; with one side facing forward.

Example

"The crab scuttled sidewise across the wet sand to reach the rocks."

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• adjective

1

Directed, turned, or moving toward or from one side; lateral or oblique.

Example

"He gave his colleague a brief sidewise glance during the presentation."

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• Nearby Words

sideward
sideways
sidewinder
sidewise
siding
sidle
sidley

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the noun 'side' combined with the suffix '-wise' (from Old English 'wise', meaning 'way' or 'manner'), possibly as an alteration of 'sideways'.

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