sidewise

adverb or adjective

side·wise ˈsīd-ˌwīz

Synonyms of sidewise next

: sideways

Examples of sidewise in a Sentence

standing sidewise in the doorway

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1531, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sidewise was in 1531

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sidewise

adverb or adjective

side·wise ˈsid-ˌwīz

: sideways

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