lateral Synonyms
Another word for lateral
• adjective (Context 1)
Of, at, toward, or from the side or sides; situated away from the midline of a body or structure.
"The physical therapist recommended exercises to strengthen the sideways muscles of the knee."
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to a transfer or movement between positions of equivalent rank, salary, or status within an organization.
"She accepted a horizontal move to the marketing department to broaden her management experience."
• noun (Context 3)
A side part or projection arising from a main body or axis, such as a secondary branch, root, shoot, or irrigation pipe.
"The orchardist pruned the overgrown laterals to allow more sunlight to reach the main trunk."
• noun (Context 4)
A pass thrown either sideways or backward relative to the offensive team's direction of play in American or Canadian football.
"In the final seconds of the game, the quarterback pitched a pitchout to the running back."
• verb (Context 5)
To throw or pass a football sideways or backward to a teammate (in American or Canadian football).
"Just before being tackled, the receiver lateraled the ball to a trailing teammate."
Opposites of lateral
The opposite of lateral shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: