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- pronunciation:
- lae
t
rl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
about, from, or toward a side or sides; sideways.
The dancer moved in a lateral direction on stage.- similar words:
- side
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| related words: |
right |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a sideways or backward football pass to another player.
The receiver caught the lateral and then ran for a first down. |
| derivation: |
laterally (adv.) |
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