sidewards
1
4.6
In a direction that is toward one side rather than forward or backward
- adverb
- /ˈsaɪd.wɚdz/
:
hacia un lado
- He glanced sidewards to see if anyone was watching.
Examples
-
So not back, it's more like to the side, so sidewards and sidewards and backwards.
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The cat jumped sidewards to avoid the puddle on the sidewalk.
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The dancer moved sidewards with grace, following the rhythm of the music.
Synonyms
left
vssidewards
∞
1.0
The side of the body opposite the right
is about moving toward one side rather than naming that side
sideways
vssidewards
100
2.1
At or toward the side instead of straight ahead
means motion toward one side without stressing facing angle
laterally
vssidewards
8
5.0
To the side, moving in a sideways way
is an everyday directional word rather than a formal term
rightward
vssidewards
3
4.1
Toward the right side or direction
describes side direction generally rather than the right side only
sidelong
vssidewards
1
7.1
To one side in a sideways way
focuses on pure side direction rather than angled position
sidewise
vssidewards
1
6.6
To the side or at an angle
describes simple side direction without implying one side leads
sideward
vssidewards
4.2
To move toward one side
is the same basic direction toward one side rather than forward
sideway
vssidewards
5.8
In a way that moves toward the side
refers generally to movement toward one side, not manner specifics
7.7
To move to the side while sliding on a surface
means side direction without implying a sliding action
leftwards
vssidewards
2.6
Toward the left side
is neutral about which side, not limited to the left direction
Antonyms
How Left
Surface Forms
sidewards positive
Morphology
Etymology
The word sidewards is made from side and the old ending -wards, which means 'toward', just like in forwards and backwards. So sidewards means 'toward the side'.