Word Adverb
laterally
adv.
C1 Advanced US /ˈɫætɝəˌɫi/ UK /lˈætəɹəli/ lat·er·al·ly
Definition
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.
Examples
“The river flows laterally across the valley.”
“The architect designed the building so that the windows open laterally to allow more natural light in.”
“The storm caused significant lateral damage to the coastal cliffs, as the high winds pushed water and debris sideways against the rock face.”
Etymology
From lateral + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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