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onside

adj · noun · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not in an offside position; In the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • The goal was allowed because the attacker was onside.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Within bounds.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, not-comparable, slang

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

On the side of a vehicle from which the driver, paddler, etc. propels it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adj

Meaning 4

Favourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: bridge, games

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

adj

Meaning 5

In agreement or support; on board.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Antonyms: none provided

6

noun

Meaning 6

The portion of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

7

noun

Meaning 7

The side of a vehicle on which the driver primarily propels it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

8

adjective

Meaning 8

not offside; being within the prescribed area of play

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: offside

History

Etymology

From on + side.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: nicht abseits — (football) not in an offside position
  • German: nicht im Abseits (not offside) — (football) not in an offside position
  • Spanish: [4] a favor — (football) not in an offside position
  • Swedish: onside — (football) not in an offside position