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Vocabulary Entry
laterally
|adverb • adjective
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A
adverb
In a manner that is sideways or to the side.
Example Sentences
"The cat jumped laterally to avoid the incoming object."
"He turned his head laterally to get a better view of the scene."
"The branches of the tree extended laterally, creating a wide canopy."
A
adjective
Pertaining to the side; situated at, on, or to one side.
Example Sentences
"The laterally positioned speakers created a balanced sound."
"He has a laterally symmetrical design in his artwork."
"The plant's laterally growing roots spread across the surface."