Sidewise: meaning, definitions and examples
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sidewise
[ ˈsaɪdˌwaɪz ]
directional movement
Sidewise means to move or position something sideways, often indicating a lateral direction. It suggests a motion that is not straight ahead but instead to the side.
Synonyms
crosswise, laterally, sideways.
Examples of usage
- The car moved sidewise to avoid the obstacle.
- He glanced sidewise at his friend.
- The door can open sidewise for more space.
- Let's shift the furniture sidewise to make room.
Translations
Translations of the word "sidewise" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lateralmente
🇮🇳 साइडवाइज
🇩🇪 seitwärts
🇮🇩 sisi
🇺🇦 боковий
🇵🇱 bocznie
🇯🇵 横に
🇫🇷 latéralement
🇪🇸 de lado
🇹🇷 yana doğru
🇰🇷 측면으로
🇸🇦 جانبيًا
🇨🇿 bočně
🇸🇰 bočne
🇨🇳 侧面地
🇸🇮 stransko
🇮🇸 hliðarsnið
🇰🇿 жанама
🇬🇪 გვერდულად
🇦🇿 yan tərəfdən
🇲🇽 de lado
Etymology
The word 'sidewise' is derived from the combination of 'side' and the adverbial suffix '-wise', which indicates direction or manner. The term was first recorded in English language texts in the late 19th century, reflecting the necessity for describing lateral movement in various contexts. As English evolved, 'sidewise' became more commonly used as a means to succinctly indicate that something is not moving straight ahead, but rather at an angle to the side. The usage of 'sidewise' has expanded into both everyday speech and more formal writing, particularly in descriptions of movement or orientation. Its formation is similar to that of other 'wise' adverbs in English, which often convey a specific orientation or manner of action.