onside Definition
- 1in a position on the same side of the field as the ball or the opponent's goal
- 2not offside
Using onside: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "onside" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The striker was just onside when the ball was played.
Example
The referee signaled that the goal was valid because the player was onside.
Example
The linesman raised his flag to indicate that the attacker was offside, but the referee overruled him and allowed the goal to stand because the attacker was onside.
onside Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for onside
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Summary: onside in Brief
The term 'onside' [ˈɒnsaɪd] refers to a position on the same side of the field as the ball or the opponent's goal, and not being offside. It is used in soccer to describe a player who is not in an offside position when the ball is played to them.
