The difference between On side and Onside
When used as nouns, on side means the leg side, whereas onside means the portion of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
Onside is also adjective with the meaning: not in an offside position.
check bellow for the other definitions of On side and Onside
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On side as a noun (cricket):
The leg side.
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On side as an adjective:
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Onside as an adjective (sports):
Not in an offside position; In the part of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
Examples:
"The goal was allowed because the attacker was onside."
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Onside as an adjective:
On the side of a vehicle from which the driver, paddler, etc. propels it.
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Onside as an adjective (bridge):
Favourably located, from the point of view of the player taking a finesse.
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Onside as an adjective:
In agreement or support; on board.
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Onside as a noun (sport):
The portion of the playing area where one can legally play the ball, puck, etc.
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Onside as a noun:
The side of a vehicle on which the driver primarily propels it.