Definitions
Sideways - as an adverb
With one side forward or to the front
Example: "Turned sideways to show the profile"
From the side; obliquely
Example: "A picture lit sideways"
In a lateral direction
Example: "The car slipped sideways into the ditch"
To, toward or at one side
Example: "Darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face"
Sideways - as an adjective satellite
Sideways - as a noun
A footpath near a road.
A byway.
Sideways - as an adjective
Moving or directed toward one side.
Example: "He gave the ball a sideways kick."
Positioned sideways (with a side to the front).
Example: "There was a stack of papers in front of each seat at the table, but each stack was sideways."
Neither moving upward nor moving downward.
Example: "Once we get out of this sideways economy, our figures will more accurately reflect what we're truly capable of."
Not as planned; towards a worse outcome.
Example: "We realized the project could go sideways very quickly if we didn't get the sales and marketing people on our side."
(usually with "with") in conflict (with); not compatible (with).
Example: "He was constantly getting sideways with his boss till he got fired."
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
SIDEWAYS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
SIDEWAYS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
SIDEWAYS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
