SIDELONG | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Sidelong

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsʌɪdlɒŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

directed to or from one side

Short Definition:

directed to or from one side

Examples:
  • Steve gave her a sidelong glance

Word: Sidelong

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsʌɪdlɒŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

to or from one side; sideways

Short Definition:

to or from one side

Examples:
  • he looked sidelong at her with a quick smile

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