sidewise

adverb or adjective

Examples of sidewise in a Sentence

standing sidewise in the doorway

Word History

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sidewise was in 1531

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“Sidewise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sidewise. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.

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sidewise

adverb or adjective
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