Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdˌweɪz/
adjective referring to a direction or position to one side
A1 The cat walked sideways along the wall.
A2 She parked her car sideways in the narrow alley.
B1 The shelf was installed sideways to save space.
B2 The artist painted a beautiful landscape with a sideways perspective.
C1 The dancer moved gracefully sideways across the stage.
C2 The car skidded sideways on the wet road, narrowly avoiding a collision.
adverb in a sideways manner or direction
A1 The cat walked sideways across the room.
A2 She tilted her head sideways to get a better view.
B1 The car skidded sideways on the icy road.
B2 He glanced sideways at his colleague during the meeting.
C1 The dancer moved gracefully sideways across the stage.
C2 The ship was hit by a huge wave and was knocked sideways.
formal The car skidded sideways on the wet road.
informal I tried to park but ended up sideways in the spot.
slang He always walks sideways when he's trying to avoid someone.
figurative Her comment hit me sideways and I didn't know how to respond.
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