Definition of sideways
1 : from one side
2 : with one side forward turn sideways
3a : in a lateral direction or downward to one side hopped sideways slump sidewaysb : askance look sideways at someone
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First Known Use of sideways
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SIDEWAYS Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of sideways for English Language Learners
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: with one side facing forward
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: to or toward the right or left side
SIDEWAYS Defined for Kids
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1 : from one side I looked at it sideways.
2 : with one side forward a sideways position He turned sideways to let me by.
3 : to one side a sideways move The statue fell sideways.
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