sideways

• Описывает направление, положение или движение в сторону или сбоку; также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то косвенного или нестандартного.

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.

   Боковой

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

   Synonymscrabwiselateralobliquesidelongsidewardsidewise

• Наречие, означающее «в сторону, сбоку или боком»; описывает движение, положение или ориентацию, которые являются боковыми, а не направленными вперёд или назад.

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.

   Боком

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

   Synonymsbroadsidecrabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallysidewise

2. From the side; obliquelyB2formal

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

   Сбоку; косвенно

   • 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.

   Synonymsaslantedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidewardssidewise

   Antonymsstraight

3. Toward one sideB1formal

   Moving or directed to the left or right.

   В сторону

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

   Synonymscrabwiselaterallysidelongsidewardssidewise

   Antonymsstraight

4. To, toward, or at one sideB1formal

   Positioned or directed to the side of something.

   Боком

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

   Synonymscrabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallysidelongsidewardssidewise