Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for laterally.
Definitions

laterally

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


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“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

One of his conclusions was that throwing the ball "laterally or backwards can increase throw-in success rates in comparison to throwing the ball forwards", and the "higher-ranked teams utilised this strategy more often".

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

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

The ensuing free kick from the 20-yard line was made off the ground, not on a tee, and the ball caromed laterally out of bounds without touching a player, resulting in a five-yard penalty.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 30, 2024

She moved it laterally on the surface of pebbles, where its numerous heraldic tufts and foliations made a rustling noise, and sometimes she scratched the bluff with a small whimper.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "laterally" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com