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Sideways Definition & Meaning

1. Sideways means moving or facing to the side.

Example: The car slid sideways on the icy road.

2. Sideways can refer to a position or orientation that is not upright or vertical.

Example: The bookshelf was leaning sideways against the wall.

3. Sideways can describe a direction of movement that is not forward or backward.

Example: The dog ran sideways across the yard.

4. Sideways can mean in a sneaky or indirect manner.

Example: He tried to ask for a raise sideways, without directly asking his boss.

5. Sideways can describe a view or perspective that is not straight on.

Example: The photo was taken sideways, giving a unique angle of the city skyline.

Examples of the word sideways used in sentences.

  • I fell sideways and hurt my ankle.
  • My hair always falls sideways when it's windy outside.
  • She turned her head sideways to look at the painting.
  • The car slid sideways on the icy road.
  • He walked sideways to avoid hitting his friend's shoulder.
  • The car skidded sideways on the icy road and ended up in the ditch.
  • We tried to take a group selfie, but the camera was held sideways and the picture turned out blurry.
  • The plant was growing sideways because it didn't get enough sunlight.
  • I had to move sideways to let the lady pass by me on the narrow street.
  • The actor did a sideways somersault to impress the audience during the dance performance.
  • The strong wind blew the tree sideways.
  • The bookshelf was tilting sideways due to the uneven weight of the books.
  • The dancer moved gracefully sideways across the stage.
  • I had to turn my head sideways to see the small text on the label.
  • The car skidded sideways on the slippery road.
  • The tennis ball bounced sideways off the net, making it impossible for the opponent to return.
  • The truck skidded sideways across the icy road, narrowly avoiding a collision.
  • The new employee looked sideways at their boss when given an impossible task, unsure of how to proceed.
  • The train car jostled sideways as it made its way down the tracks, causing some passengers to grip their seats tightly.
  • The painting looked much better when hung sideways, adding a unique perspective to the room.
  • The political situation in the country has taken a serious sideway turn, taking the citizens by surprise.
  • Despite her best efforts, the dancer stumbled sideways and nearly tripped over the stage prop.
  • The car skidded sideways on the wet surface of the road, causing the driver to lose control momentarily.
  • The old wooden house was leaning sideways, showing its age and neglect.
  • The strong gusts of wind forced the trees to sway sideways, as if they were dancing to the rhythm of the storm.
  • The company's revenues took a sudden sideways turn due to unexpected market conditions, leading to a reassessment of their business strategy.
  • The artist used bold strokes and unconventional colors to create a sideways portrait that was both striking and memorable.
  • The politician tried to sidestep the controversial issue, but his remarks went sideways and only further fueled the debate.
  • Despite his best efforts, his plan went sideways and the expected outcome was not achieved.
  • The car skidded sideways on the wet road, narrowly avoiding a collision with the oncoming vehicle.
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