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sidelong vs askance

askance vs sidelong

sidelong and askance both are adjectives.

sidelong and askance both are adverbs.

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

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