Sidestep
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sidestep is a noun meaning A step to the side.
Meaning
A step to the side.
More Meanings
- A physical motion or metaphorical act to avoid or dodge something.
- (intransitive) To step to the side.
- (transitive, figurative) To avoid or dodge.
Example Sentences
They sidestepped the issue.
I […] knocked and waited. […] He sidestepped, and I went in.
It was noticeable that he sidestepped questions about continuation south of Crewe, on the grounds that he must await the report of Sir Ivan Stedeford's Advisory Group.
Kilmarnock ought to have taken the lead on the stroke of half-time when Hefferman set up Kroca and, although the defender neatly sidestepped his marker, he fired straight into the chest of Enckelman.
Word Forms
- sidesteps
- sidestepping
- sidestepped
Synonyms for sidestep
Depending on context, synonyms include elude, circumvent, evade, dodge, skirt, hedge.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include circumvent, dodge, evade, elude, duck, put off.
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Sources & Attribution
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