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askance vs sidelong

sidelong vs askance

askance and sidelong both are adjectives.

askance and sidelong both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
askance No Yes No Yes
sidelong No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, askance and sidelong are synonyms defined as:
  • askance and sidelong: (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
Other synonyms of askance include askant, asquint, squint-eyed, squint, squinty.
askance (adjective) sidelong (adjective)
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy inclining or directed to one side
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
situated at or extending to the side
askance (adverb) sidelong (adverb)
with a side or oblique glance to, toward or at one side
with suspicion or disapproval with the side toward someone or something
on the side
Difference between askance and sidelong

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