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The crab walked sideways across the sand.
What does Sideways mean?
to or from the side.
Dictionary definition
Toward or from the side, rather than forward or backward.
Example sentences
Sideways in a sentence
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The picture turned sideways on the screen.
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Moving sideways helped the player avoid the obstacle without stepping backward.
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Practice 1
What does sideways mean?
Sideways means to or from the side.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sideways?
Sideward is close in meaning to sideways in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sideways?
Forward contrasts with sideways in this context.
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Sideways
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syd · wayz · strongest beat: syd
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WordSideways.
Partadverb, adjective.
MeaningSideways means to or from the side.
ExampleExample: The crab walked sideways across the sand.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- syd · wayz
- Strongest beat
- syd
- Ending
- wayz
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on syd.
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Synonyms
Words like Sideways
sidewardUse for movement toward the side.
laterallyA more formal word for sideways movement.
to the sideA simple phrase for sideways.
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Hint for students
to or from the side.
Common mix-up
Sideways is not the same as forward. Sideways means to or from the side.
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Read this model sentence: The picture turned sideways on the screen. Clue words: picture, turned, screen. Underline clue words that show why sideways fits instead of forward. Now write one new sentence that shows sideways without using the word sideways. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show sideways?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The picture turned sideways on the screen." Why does sideways fit better than forward?
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