From side to side
adverb
Moving to the left and then to the right, or vice versa, especially repeatedly.
The boat was rocking from side to side.
Often appears as...
- swing from side to side
- nod from side to side
adverb
Across the full width of something.
He swept his eyes from side to side, making sure no one was watching him.
Often appears as...
- look from side to side
- glance from side to side
adverb
Moving to the left and then to the right, or vice versa, especially repeatedly.
The boat was rocking from side to side.
Often appears as...
- swing from side to side
- nod from side to side
adverb
Across the full width of something.
He swept his eyes from side to side, making sure no one was watching him.
Often appears as...
- look from side to side
- glance from side to side
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Used to describe literal movement, often to express lack of stability or balance.
The earthquake made the chandelier swing from side to side.
Pro Tip 2/3Repetitive Action
Emphasizes repeated movement, which can imply hesitation or deliberation.
The tennis player moved from side to side, trying to anticipate the serve.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Creates a vivid picture of movement, often used in descriptive writing.
The dancer moved gracefully from side to side, captivating the audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Used to describe literal movement, often to express lack of stability or balance.
The earthquake made the chandelier swing from side to side.
Pro Tip 2/3Repetitive Action
Emphasizes repeated movement, which can imply hesitation or deliberation.
The tennis player moved from side to side, trying to anticipate the serve.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Creates a vivid picture of movement, often used in descriptive writing.
The dancer moved gracefully from side to side, captivating the audience.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Movement
Used to describe literal movement, often to express lack of stability or balance.
The earthquake made the chandelier swing from side to side.
Pro Tip 2/3Repetitive Action
Emphasizes repeated movement, which can imply hesitation or deliberation.
The tennis player moved from side to side, trying to anticipate the serve.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Creates a vivid picture of movement, often used in descriptive writing.
The dancer moved gracefully from side to side, captivating the audience.
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