offside

[awf-sahyd, of-] / ˈɔfˈsaɪd, ˈɒf- /

ADJECTIVE

off base

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erroneous inaccurate mistaken sadly mistaken wrong

STRONG

amiss improper inappropriate unsuitable

WEAK

beside the point inapt malapropos out in left field out of line unconnected unrelated

ADJECTIVE

risqué

Synonyms

WEAK

X-rated amoral bawdy blue breezy crude daring dirty earthy erotic filthy foul gross hot immodest immoral indecent indecorous indelicate indiscreet inelegant lewd lurid naughty obscene off-base off-color offensive out of line provocative purple racy raw ribald salacious salty shady sizzling smart smutty spicy suggestive unrefined vulgar wanton warm wicked

Example Sentences

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Graham was caught offside following the restart, however, and Jack Crowley kicked to the corner, with Sheehan peeling off the resultant maul to score.

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Its second was to rule out a Wrexham equaliser that would have taken the game to penalties, Lewis Brunt inches offside as he connected with Kieffer Moore's header on the line.

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In supporters' minds, VAR is penalising microscopic offsides, but missing what they see as clear fouls.

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Anthony, scorer of Burnley's second goal, was offside by the width of his shoulder, something he described as "disappointing".

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Hull were then reduced to 12 men for Jed Cartwright's tackle from an offside position and the visitors took full advantage to put Jones-Bishop into the right corner in front of their supporters.

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