sideways
beginnerA1/ˈsaɪd.weɪz/ · side-ways
In a direction to the side; not straight forward.
Meanings
In a direction to the side; not straight forward.
پہلو کی طرف؛ سیدھی آگے نہیں.
پہلو کی جانب
pehlu ki jaanib
Common Collocations
- look sideways
- shift sideways
- move sideways
Example Sentences
She glanced sideways to see if anyone was following her.
اس نے نظر بغل میں ڈالی تاکہ دیکھ سکے کہ آیا کوئی اس کا پیچھا کر رہا ہے.
Us ne nazar baghal mein daali taake dekh sake ke aaya koi us ka peecha kar raha hai.
The cat crept sideways to avoid being seen.
بلی چپکے چپکے پہلو کی جانب چلی تاکہ دیکھی نہ جائے.
Billi chupke chupke pehlu ki jaanib chali taake dekhi na jaaye.
He walked sideways to squeeze through the narrow gap.
وہ تنگ جگہ سے گزرنے کے لیے بغل کی جانب چلا.
Woh tang jagah se guzarne ke liye baghal ki jaanib chala.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Think of someone stepping aside when prompted.
Imagine a cat cautiously moving sideways to sneak up on something.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
آگے بڑھنے کی بجائے پہلو میں چلنا.
Aagay barhne ki bajaye pehlu mein chalna.
Instead of moving forward, to shift sideways.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "side + ways" — in a direction of the side
First known use: 16th century
The word combines 'side', referring to a lateral position, and 'ways', an adverbial form indicating direction. It has been used since the late 16th century to describe movement to the side.