In us terms the difference between sidewalk and offside
is that sidewalk is a footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement UK or footpath Australia; by extension, any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road while offside is to the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant..
As an adjective offside is
in an illegal position ahead of the ball.
sidewalk
Noun
(
en noun)
(US) A footpath, usually paved, at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians; a pavement (UK) or footpath (Australia); by extension, any paved footpath, even if not located at the side of a road.
Synonyms
* (paved footpath)
See also
* roadway and verge
offside
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
(sports) In an illegal position ahead of the ball
(US) To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)
(bridge) Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
Usage notes
* Precise usage varies between sports; offside'' is used more in association football, while the form ''offsides is (perhaps erroneously) used by some in American football.
Noun
(
en noun)
(sports) An offside play
(British) the right side of a road vehicle when facing in the same direction as the vehicle
Antonyms
* (roadside) nearside
See also
* off side
* offside trap
Anagrams
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