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Meaning of word sidelong from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

sidelong   adverb

Meaning : On the side.

Example : The plow lay sidelong on the ground.

Meaning : With the side toward someone or something.

Example : Seated sidelong to the window.

Meaning : To, toward or at one side.

Example : Darting eyes looking sidelong out of a wizened face.

Synonyms : obliquely, sideways

sidelong   adjective

Meaning : (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy.

Example : Her eyes with their misted askance look.
Sidelong glances.

Synonyms : askance, askant, asquint, squint, squint-eyed, squinty

Meaning : Situated at or extending to the side.

Example : The lateral branches of a tree.
Shot out sidelong boughs.

Synonyms : lateral

Meaning : Inclining or directed to one side.

Example : Moved downward in a sidelong way.