sideward

side·ward

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahyd-werd]
- /ˈsaɪd wərd/
- /ˈsaɪ.dwəd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahyd-werd]
- /ˈsaɪd wərd/

Definitions of sideward word

adjective sideward directed or moving toward one side. 1
adverb sideward Also, sidewards. toward one side. 1
adjective sideward directed or moving towards one side 0
adverb sideward towards one side 0
adverb sideward directed or moving toward one side 0

See all 5 definitions of sideward

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Origin of sideward

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at side1, -ward

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Parts of speech for Sideward

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sideward

sideward popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

sideward usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sideward

adj sideward

crabwise — (of motion) sideways; like a crab
edgeways — with the edge forward; in the direction of the edge.
flanking — the side of an animal or a person between the ribs and hip.
lateral — of or relating to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side: a lateral view.

All 4 Synonyms of sideward

Antonyms for sideward

adjective sideward

centered — If an industry or event is centered in a place, it takes place to the greatest extent there.
centred — If an industry or event is centred in a place, it takes place to the greatest extent there.

All 2 Antonyms of sideward