What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sideway
Example
The car skidded sideways on the icy road. [sideways: adverb]
Example
She gave him a sideways glance before turning away. [sideways: adjective]
sidewise
Example
He tilted his head sidewise to get a better view. [sidewise: adverb]
Example
The artist drew a sidewise portrait of the model. [sidewise: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sidewise is more commonly used than sideway in everyday language, especially in formal or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between sideway and sidewise?
Sidewise is more formal and technical than sideway, which has a more colloquial and informal connotation.
