Synonyms for
Lateral
Definition
Lateral means relating to the side or situated on one side of the body or an object.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- lateral movement
- lateral thinking
- lateral view
- lateral line
- lateral raise
- lateral epicondylitis
- lateral support
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Usage note
Primarily used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts to describe position or direction relative to the side. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless referring to specific concepts like 'lateral thinking'.
Example sentences
- The lizard's eyes are on the lateral sides of its head.
- The basketball player made a lateral pass to his teammate.
- The x-ray showed a lateral view of the patient's spine.
- The car has lateral air vents.
- The surgeon made a lateral incision to remove the tumor.
Quotes
The true secret of giving advice is, after you have honestly given it, to be perfectly indifferent whether it is taken or not, and never persist in trying to set people right. - Hannah Whitall Smith
We have to learn to be our own best friends because we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemies. - Roderick Thorp
Communication is a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. If you're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of every part of your life. - Brian Tracy