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sidelong vs indirect

indirect vs sidelong

sidelong and indirect both are adjectives.

sidelong is an adverb but indirect is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sidelong No Yes No Yes
indirect No Yes No No
sidelong (adjective) indirect (adjective)
inclining or directed to one side not direct in spatial dimension; not leading by a straight line or course to a destination
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action
situated at or extending to the side descended from a common ancestor but through different lines
having intervening factors or persons or influences
not as a direct effect or consequence
sidelong (adverb) indirect (adverb)
to, toward or at one side
with the side toward someone or something
on the side
Difference between sidelong and indirect

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