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OFFSIDE

(adj., noun, adverb)
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There are 3 meanings of the word Offside.

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Offside - as an adjective

Illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck

Example: "The touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
offsides15
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
onside7

Offside - as a noun

(sport) the mistake of occupying an illegal position on the playing field (in football, soccer, ice hockey, field hockey, etc.)

Offside - as an adverb

Illegally in advance of the ball or puck

Example Sentences

"The referee signaled offside when the attacker broke through the defense."
"The goal was disallowed due to an offside position of the forward."
"The offside rule in soccer can be quite complex."
"The linesman's offside call was met with disagreement from the players."
"The team was penalized for repeatedly being caught offside."
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Word Game Points

Is OFFSIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, offside is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OFFSIDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is OFFSIDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, offside is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OFFSIDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is OFFSIDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, offside is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OFFSIDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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