Synonyms of lateral

lateral

adjective

ˈla-tə-rəl 

as in side

of, relating to, or located on one side

from the lateral view you can see how thick the wall really is

Synonyms & Similar Words

• side
• left
• right
• one-sided

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lateral

Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy said Sunday that the biggest hurdle for Story now is lateral movement on defense. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026

Both exercises in this section involve a lateral shuffle for around five metres (just over five yards), before an acceleration away at what Redden says should be around 70 per cent intensity. — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 17 July 2026

This creates an immediate sensing-to-action response, while each chamber operates independently to distinguish forces along horizontal, lateral, and vertical directions. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Most systems rely on horizontal or angled training to promote lateral growth of flowering stems. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026