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laterally

[lat-er-uh-lee] / ˈlæt ər ə li /
ADVERB
to the side
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
next to sideway sideways sidewise


Example Sentences

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“Growth and development doesn’t just mean a promotion—you also can expand and grow and develop laterally, and maybe in a different function area.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Unlike universal injunctions, which are top-down blocks, collateral estoppel works laterally — one court at a time, but each building on the last.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

“That’s when I realized being long, athletic and having quickness to move my feet laterally and just being able to stay in front of guys is just a big part of it for me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

"The pedalling feels very different and the overall sensations of moving on the water, either laterally or vertically, is wildly different from any kind of cycling," Lambie says.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2024

As it did, wind shear blew it laterally off course.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir