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onside Definition and Meaning in English (onside definition)

adjective
Synonyms:in playlegal position
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Onside definition: In sports, being in a legal position to receive the ball or participate in play, according to the rules, especially in football or rugby.

Definitions of Onside

  1. 1adjective

    In sports, being in a legal position to receive the ball or participate in play, according to the rules, especially in football or rugby.

  2. 2adverb

    In a position that is not offside, allowing a player to legally engage with the ball or play.

Example Sentences

“The striker was clearly onside when the pass was made, but the referee called it offside.”

“He managed to stay onside and score a crucial goal for his team.”

Synonyms

in playlegal position

Antonyms

offsideillegal position

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Onside definition: In sports, being in a legal position to receive the ball or participate in play, according to the rules, especially in football or rugby.
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'Onside' translates to 'onside' in English. Onside definition: In sports, being in a legal position to receive the ball or participate in play, according to the rules, especially in football or rugby.
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