Difference between sidelong and side

Definitions

adverb

1. with the side toward someone or something
2. on the side
3. to, toward or at one side

adjective

1. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
2. inclining or directed to one side
3. situated at or extending to the side

Examples

She gave him a queer sidelong glance, and it seemed that her voice suddenly became too light, too careless.

He gave her a sidelong glance.

She couldn't resist a sidelong glance at him.

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Definitions

verb

1. take sides for or against

noun

1. a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure
2. (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
3. a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
4. a surface forming part of the outside of an object
5. an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)

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adjective

1. located on a side

Examples

Three tall memorial archways inscribed with Chinese characters stand outside the temple.

Richardson, are proprietors of shows, and the berouged, bedraggled creatures who exhibit on the platform outside for their living.

The Fat Controller and I were back inside the bolt when it arrived from the bonded warehouse at Felixstowe.

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