sidesway

[sahyd-swey]

sidesway Definition

• 1. to sway or lean to one side
• 2. to cause something to sway or lean to one side

Using sidesway: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sidesway" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tree was sideswaying in the wind.

• Example

  The strong gust of wind sideswayed the signboard.

• Example

  The boat sideswayed dangerously in the rough sea.

sidesway Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sidesway

• tilt
• lean
• slant

Phrases with sidesway

• sidesway to

  to lean or sway towards a particular direction

  Example

  The tower started to sidesway to the left.

• sidesway from

  to lean or sway away from a particular direction

  Example

  The car sideswayed from side to side as it went around the corner.

• sidesway off

  to lean or sway off course or off balance

  Example

  The cyclist lost control and sideswayed off the road.

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Summary: sidesway in Brief

'Sidesway' [sahyd-swey] is a verb that means to sway or lean to one side, or to cause something to do so. It is often used to describe movement caused by wind or other external forces, as in 'The tree was sideswaying in the wind.' The phrase 'sidesway to' describes leaning or swaying towards a particular direction, while 'sidesway from' describes leaning or swaying away from a particular direction.