Meaning of the word sideward in English

What does sideward mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sideward

US /ˈsaɪd.wərd/
UK /ˈsaɪd.wəd/

Adverb

towards one side

Example:
He glanced sideward at his colleague.
The car swerved sideward to avoid the obstacle.

Adjective

directed or moving towards one side

Example:
He gave a sideward glance at the stranger.
The dancer made a graceful sideward step.