sideways
adv. B1 Intermediate US //ˈsaɪdˌweɪz// UK //sˈaɪdweɪz// side·ways
adv. moving or looking to the side, not straight ahead. You use this when something goes across instead of forward.
adv. in a direction or manner that is parallel to the side of the subject or object; laterally rather than forward or backward.
The car moved sideways into the parking space.
He glanced sideways at his colleague to check if she agreed with his comment.
The ship drifted sideways across the current, its engines struggling to maintain a straight course against the strong tide.
Usage
Can function as an adjective when placed before a noun (e.g. 'a sideways glance').