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sidewise Synonyms

Another word for sidewise

Choosing another word for sidewise depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
sideways
sideward
sidewards
laterally
Strong
sidelong
edgeways
edgewise
crabwise
obliquely

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
sideways
sideward
sidelong
Strong
lateral
oblique

Opposites of sidewise

The opposite of sidewise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

head-on
forward
frontal
direct
headfirst
backward
See all opposites of sidewise

• Nearby Words

sideward
sideways
sidewinder
sidewise
siding
sidle
siege

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sidewise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sidewise
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