Definition of edgewaysnext
chiefly British
as in sideways
with one side faced forward he shoved the oversized book in edgeways so it would fit between the shelves

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sideways
Adverb
  • In practical terms, consolidation means prices may pause, move sideways, or pull back modestly after a strong rally, rather than continuing to see a linear rise.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Hop sideways to the right, landing on both feet.
    RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Edgeways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edgeways. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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