offside Antonyms
Opposite of offside
• adjective (Context 1)
In sports such as soccer, rugby, or hockey, illegally positioned ahead of the ball or puck, or beyond a specified line of play.
"The referee disallowed the goal because the striker was in an onside position when the pass was made."
• adverb (Context 2)
In or into an illegal forward position ahead of the ball, puck, or line of scrimmage in various team sports.
"The winger wandered onside just as the midfielder played the through ball."
• noun (Context 3)
An instance of a player being illegally ahead of the ball, puck, or line of play, or the rule governing this infringement.
"The linesman raised his flag to signal an onside against the visiting team."
• adjective (Context 4)
Relating to or denoting the side of a road vehicle farthest from the curb (the right side in Britain and the left side in countries that drive on the right).
"He had to replace the nearside front tire after hitting a deep pothole."
• noun (Context 5)
The side of a vehicle or draft animal that is farthest from the curb.
"The cyclist was warned not to overtake the bus on the nearside when approaching the junction."
• adjective (Context 6)
Inappropriate, unfair, or out of line in behavior or remarks.
"His sharp comments during the committee meeting were completely appropriate and uncalled-for."
Similar words to offside
Words similar to offside shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: