laterally Definition
- 1in a way that relates to the side or sides of something, or to lateral position
- 2in a way that involves thinking about problems creatively and from different angles
Using laterally: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "laterally" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The car was parked laterally across two parking spaces.
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The athlete moved laterally to avoid the defender.
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We need to approach this problem laterally to find a solution.
laterally Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for laterally
- horizontally
- sideways
- side to side
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Summary: laterally in Brief
The adverb 'laterally' [ˈleɪtərəli] refers to something related to the side or sides of an object or to lateral position. It can also mean approaching a problem creatively and from different angles. Examples include 'The car was parked laterally across two parking spaces' and 'We need to approach this problem laterally to find a solution.'
