sideways

• Beschreibt eine Richtung, Lage oder Bewegung zur Seite oder seitwärts; auch im übertragenen Sinn für etwas Indirektes oder Unkonventionelles.

Describes a direction, position, or movement to or from one side; also used figuratively to describe something indirect or unconventional.

1. At an angleB1formal

   Moving or positioned to one side, not directly forward or backward.

   Seitlich

   • The crab moved sideways along the sand.
   • He gave her a sideways glance.
   • The car skidded sideways on the icy road.

   Synonymecrabwiselateralobliquesidelongsidewardsidewise

• Adverb, das eine Bewegung, Lage oder Ausrichtung zur Seite oder seitlich beschreibt, statt nach vorne oder hinten; auch schräg oder von der Seite.

An adverb meaning "to, towards, or from the side" or "with one side facing forward." It describes movement, position, or orientation that is lateral rather than forward or backward.

1. With one side forwardB1formal

   Moving or positioned with one side facing the direction of motion.

   Seitwärts

   • The crab walked sideways across the sand.
   • He slid sideways into the narrow gap.
   • She moved sideways to avoid the falling branch.

   Synonymebroadsidecrabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallysidewise

2. From the side; obliquelyB2formal

   Looking at or approaching something from an angle rather than directly.

   Von der Seite; schräg

   • He glanced sideways at her to see her reaction.
   • The light hit the object sideways, creating a long shadow.
   • She approached the problem sideways, considering alternative solutions.

   Synonymeaslantedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidewardssidewise

   Antonymestraight

3. Toward one sideB1formal

   Moving or directed to the left or right.

   Zur Seite

   • The car skidded sideways on the icy road.
   • He stepped sideways to let the cyclist pass.
   • The boat drifted sideways in the strong current.

   Synonymecrabwiselaterallysidelongsidewardssidewise

   Antonymestraight

4. To, toward, or at one sideB1formal

   Positioned or directed to the side of something.

   Seitlich

   • The door opened sideways into the hallway.
   • She placed the table sideways against the wall.
   • The sign was mounted sideways on the post.

   Synonymecrabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallysidelongsidewardssidewise