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oblique vs sideways

sideways vs oblique

oblique is a noun but sideways is not a noun.

oblique and sideways both are adjectives.

oblique is not an adverb while sideways is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oblique Yes Yes No No
sideways No Yes No Yes
oblique (noun) sideways (noun)
a diagonally arranged abdominal muscle on either side of the torso
any grammatical case other than the nominative
oblique (adjective) sideways (adjective)
slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angled (of movement) at an angle
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
oblique (adverb) sideways (adverb)
to, toward or at one side
from the side; obliquely
with one side forward or to the front
in a lateral direction
Difference between oblique and sideways

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