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onside.

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

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

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

    not-comparable
    The goal was allowed because the attacker was onside.
  2. Within bounds.

    broadly · not-comparable · slang
  3. On the side of a vehicle from which the driver, paddler, etc. propels it.

    not-comparable
  4. Favourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.

    not-comparable
  5. In agreement or support; on board.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From on + side.

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

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

Where this word comes from

From on + side.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.