offside Meaning & Definition
What Does Offside Mean?
Offside is used as an adjective meaning In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc. It is also used to mean Out of bounds. As a noun, it means An offside play.
Offside in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɒfˈsaɪd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | offsides |
| Antonyms | onside and nearside |
| Plural | offsides |
| Comparative / superlative | more offside, most offside |
Offside Definition (Adjective)
- In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.
- Out of bounds.
- To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk.
an offside diner
- Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
- To the side of a boat, opposite the primary side on which one paddles.
Offside as a Noun
- An offside play.
- The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road.
My offside wing mirror got snapped off.
- The right-hand side of a working animal such as a horse or bullock, especially when in harness.
- The side of a canal opposite the towpath.
Synonyms of Offside
Offside synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Offside
Offside in a Sentence
an offside diner
My offside wing mirror got snapped off.
Word Forms & Grammar
offside (comparative more offside, superlative most offside)
offside (plural offsides)
Words That Rhyme With Offside
Origin of Offside
From off- + side. Compare German Abseite (“remote area, backside”), German abseits (“out of the way, apart, aside”, adverb), Dutch afzijdig (“neutral, impartial”).
Offside Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of offside is //ɒfˈsaɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Offside
Is offside an adjective or a noun?
Offside is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for offside?
You can replace offside with words such as offsides. See the full list of offside synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of offside?
The plural of offside is offsides.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of offside?
The comparative form is more offside and the superlative form is most offside.