sidewise

• Adverbe signifiant « de côté », « latéralement » ou « sur le côté ». Il décrit un mouvement, une direction ou une position orientée de biais. Plus courant en anglais américain qu'en anglais britannique.

An adverb meaning 'to the side,' 'sideways,' or 'from the side.' It is used to describe movement, direction, or position oriented laterally. More common in American English than British English.

1. Toward one sideB2formal

   Moving or directed to the side, rather than forward or backward.

   de côté

   • He glanced sidewise at the stranger.
   • The car slid sidewise on the icy road.
   • She moved sidewise to avoid the puddle.

   Synonymeslaterallysidelongsidewardsidewardssideways

   Antonymesbackwardforwardstraight

2. With one side forwardB2formal

   Positioned or moving so that one side is leading or facing the direction of motion.

   de côté (orienté vers l'avant)

   • The crab walked sidewise across the sand.
   • He entered the narrow passage sidewise.
   • The box was pushed sidewise through the door.

   Synonymescrabwiseedgewaysedgewisesidewardsideways

   Antonymesforwardheadlongstraight

3. From the side; obliquelyC1formal

   Approaching or viewing from a lateral or indirect angle.

   de côté, obliquement

   • The light struck the painting sidewise, creating a shadow.
   • She looked at him sidewise, suspicious of his motives.
   • The wind hit the sail sidewise, slowing the boat.

   Synonymesaslantedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidelongsideways

   Antonymesfrontallyhead-on