lateral
Translation
lateral, sideways
Examples
He made a lateral move to another department.
He made a lateral move to another department.
The player made a lateral pass.
The player made a lateral pass.
Grammar Patterns
a lateral ((noun)) He made a lateral move.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sideways, side; Antonyms: vertical, central
Etymology
From Latin 'latus', meaning 'side'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'ladder' which you can move sideways. 'Lateral' means 'to the side'.