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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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The Galaxy pleaded for an offside call but were ignored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

One of those especially invested in the league will be former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, now Fifa's chief of global football development, whose new 'daylight' offside rule is being trialled by the CPL.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

So, for the players themselves, how do they feel about the prospect of this new offside rule?

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Fans will remember Guardiola brought to his knees in the quarter-final against Tottenham in 2019 when Raheem Sterling's last-minute winner was ruled out for offside.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The Fugees defense would play upfield, to try to pull the Fire offside.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

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