Nearside vs. Offside

Nearsidenoun

(British) The side of a road vehicle nearest to the kerb: the left side if one drives on the left of the road.

Nearsidenoun

(astronomy) The face of the Moon nearest the Earth.

Nearsidenoun

A streetcar designed to discharge passengers on the near side of an intersection, rather than the far side.

Nearsidenoun

the side of a vehicle nearest the kerb

Offsideadjective

(sports) In an illegal position ahead of the ball, puck, etc.

Offsideadjective

(US) To the side of the road, past the curb and sidewalk, e.g. an offside diner (restaurant.)

Offsideadjective

(bridge) Unfavourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.

Offsideadjective

To the side of a boat, opposite the primary side on which one paddles.

Offsidenoun

(sports) An offside play.

Offsidenoun

(British) The side of a road vehicle furthest from the kerb: the right side if one drives on the left of the road.

Offsidenoun

The side opposite the towpath.

Offside

Illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck; - in sports such as football or hockey; as, the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside.

Offsideadjective

illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck;

Offsideadverb

illegally in advance of the ball or puck