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laterally

adv.
C1 Advanced US //ˈɫætɝəˌɫi// UK //lˈætəɹəli// lat·er·al·ly

adv. in a way that moves or is placed to the side. You use this to describe things that go from one side to the other rather than up or down.

adv. in a direction that is to the side; sideways. Often describes movement or positioning relative to a central axis.


SIMPLE

The river flows laterally across the valley.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect designed the building so that the windows open laterally to allow more natural light in.

COMPLEX

The storm caused significant lateral damage to the coastal cliffs, as the high winds pushed water and debris sideways against the rock face.

Origin

From lateral + -ly.

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