sidelong

Definitions


[ˈsʌɪdlɒŋ], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- directed to or from one side
(e.g: Steve gave her a sidelong glance)


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Origin:
late Middle English: alteration of earlier sideling, from side + the adverbial suffix -ling


[ˈsʌɪdlɒŋ], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- to or from one side; sideways
(e.g: he looked sidelong at her with a quick smile)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: alteration of earlier sideling, from side + the adverbial suffix -ling




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