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sideward vs sidewards

Both 'sideward' and 'sidewards' are correct, but 'sideward' is more commonly used in American English, while 'sidewards' is more common in British English.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 2235 views

sideward

This is a correct term, more commonly used in American English.

It is an adverb that means moving or facing to one side.

Examples:

He glanced sideward to check if anyone was following him.
She tilted her head sideward to get a better view.

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adverb side·ward \ˈsīd-wərd\. Definition of SIDEWARD. : toward a side. See sideward defined for kids. Variants of SIDEWARD. side·ward or side·wards \- wərdz\.
With sideward head she stood some seconds, smiling; and she sighed: "My name is Rachel—". The Lord of the Sea M. P. Shiel. No sideward glance they cast ...
Share this entry. email cite discuss. sideward. See definition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Line breaks: side|ward. Pronunciation: /ˈsʌɪdwəd/ ...
see definition of sideward. Font size ... Synonyms for sideward ... With sideward head she stood some seconds, smiling; and she sighed: "My name is Rachel—".

Alternatives:

sideways
to the side
laterally
off to the side
askance

sidewards

This is a correct term, more commonly used in British English.

It is an adverb that means moving or facing to one side.

Examples:

He turned sidewards to avoid the obstacle.
She stepped sidewards to let others pass.

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Top Definition. Sidewards. 1) to turn both sideways and backwards 2) To turn sideways except cooler. "I just turned my head sidewards and it was rightside up" .
Also, sidewards. toward one side. Origin of sideward. Expand. late Middle English. 1400-1450. 1400-50; late Middle English; see side1, -ward. Dictionary. com ...
... sidewards. Your search found: sidewards; Usage examples; Trends. sidewards (ˈsaɪdwədz) ... Word usage trends for “sidewards”. View usage over: Last 10 ...
(also sidewardsˈsʌɪdwədz). Another term for sideways. Example sentences. I also note the sidewards glances that one receives from airport security staff ...

Alternatives:

sideways
to the side
laterally
off to the side
askance

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