lateral

The word “lateral” has 3 syllables: lat-er-al

It's pronounced as /ˈlætərəl/

What is synonym and antonym for lateral?

In the thesaurus, “lateral” has 15 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lateral along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lateral

noun
1. An object, such as a passage or a protrusion, that is situated on the side of something else.
2. A sound produced through lateral pronunciation (such as /l/ in lateral).
3. A lateral pass.
4. An employee hired for a position at the same organizational level or salary as their previous position.
verb
1. To move (oneself or something) in a lateral direction.
2. To execute a lateral pass.
adjective
1. To the side; of or pertaining to the side.
2. Non-linear or unconventional, as in, lateral thinking.
3. Pertaining to the left or right of the body; further from the midline.
4. At right angles to a line of motion or strain.
5. Pertaining to sounds generated by partially blocking the egress of the airstream with the tip of the tongue touching the alveolar ridge, leaving space on one or both sides of the occlusion for air passage.

The athlete made a quick lateral movement to dodge the defender.
The architect designed a lateral extension to the building to create more space.
In anatomy class, we learned that the lateral muscles are essential for side movements.
The company's lateral hiring strategy aims to bring in experienced professionals from other industries.
Lateral thinking can help solve problems by approaching them from different angles.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lateral, such as: centered, central, crabwise, edgeways, flanking, left, oblique.

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