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

In a tight job market, there’s not a lot of lateral mobility. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Then remove the smaller, weaker branches below that lateral branch. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Their bodies are built up in thick paint, their limbs modeled with short lateral strokes that wrap each arm into a solid cylinder. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Lee and Menendez recommend 150 minutes of exercise a week outside pickleball, along with supportive, non-slip shoes with real lateral stability. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026