Sidewise

adv

adv ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    sideways
Adverb
  1. 1
    in a lateral direction wordnet
  2. 2
    from the side; obliquely wordnet
  3. 3
    with one side forward or to the front wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
acrossasideaskanceathwartbroadsidecrisscross

Etymology

From side + -wise.

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