Meaning of the word offside in English
What does offside mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
offside
US /ˌɑːfˈsaɪd/
UK /ˌɑːfˈsaɪd/
Noun
1.
illegal position of an attacking player in a team game such as soccer, hockey, or rugby, in which they are in front of the ball or a permitted line of play when the ball is played by a teammate
Example:
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The goal was disallowed because of an offside call.
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The referee blew the whistle for offside.
Adjective
1.
in an illegal position in a team game such as soccer, hockey, or rugby, in front of the ball or a permitted line of play when the ball is played by a teammate
Example:
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He was clearly offside when he received the pass.
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The player was ruled offside.
Adverb
1.
in an illegal position in a team game such as soccer, hockey, or rugby, in front of the ball or a permitted line of play when the ball is played by a teammate
Example:
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The forward ran offside too early.
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He was caught offside again.
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