Difference between Sidelong and Askance

What is the difference between Sidelong and Askance?

Sidelong as an adjective is directed to the side; sideways. while Askance as an adjective is turned to the side, especially of the eyes.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Directed to the side; sideways. Slanting or sloping; oblique. Indirect; suggestive; not straightforward.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Towards the side; sideways. obliquely

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Turned to the side, especially of the eyes.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: With disapproval, skepticism, or suspicion.Sideways; obliquely.

We hope you now know whether to use Sidelong or Askance in your sentence.