Sideward: meaning, definitions and examples

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sideward

[ ˈsaɪdwərd ]

^{Context #1}

in a sideways direction

Moving or facing to the side; lateral.

Synonyms

lateral, side, sideways

Examples of usage

He took a sideward glance at the strange noise coming from the bushes.
The car skidded off the road in a sideward motion.

^{Context #2}

in a sideways direction

Toward one side.

Synonyms

lateral, sideways

Examples of usage

The tree leaned slightly sideward after the strong wind.
She tilted her head sideward to get a better view.

Translations

Translations of the word "sideward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lateral

🇮🇳 पार्श्व

🇩🇪 seitwärts

🇮🇩 ke samping

🇺🇦 боковий

🇵🇱 boczny

🇯🇵 横向き

🇫🇷 latéral

🇪🇸 lateral

🇹🇷 yandan

🇰🇷 옆으로

🇸🇦 جانبي

🇨🇿 boční

🇸🇰 bočný

🇨🇳 侧向

🇸🇮 stranski

🇮🇸 hliðar

🇰🇿 бүйірлік

🇬🇪 გვერდითი

🇦🇿 yan

🇲🇽 lateral

Word origin

The word 'sideward' is a combination of 'side' and the suffix '-ward', which indicates direction. It originated in Middle English and has been used to describe lateral movement or positioning since the 15th century. The concept of moving or facing to the side has been a common theme in various languages and cultures, reflecting the human tendency to navigate the world not only forward and backward, but also sideways.