one of the surfaces forming the outside of or bounding a thing, or one of the lines bounding a geometric figure.
either of the two broad surfaces of a thin, flat object, as a door, a piece of paper, etc.
one of the lateral surfaces of an object, as opposed to the front, back, top, and bottom.
either of the two lateral parts or areas of a thing: the right side and the left side.
either lateral half of the body, especially of the trunk, of a human or animal.
the dressed, lengthwise half of an animal's body, as of beef or pork, used for food.
an aspect or phase, especially as contrasted with another aspect or phase: to consider all sides of a problem.
region, direction, or position with reference to a central line, space, or point: the east side of a city.
a slope, as of a hill.
one of two or more contesting teams, groups, parties, etc.: Our side won the baseball game.
the position, course, or part of a person or group opposing another: I am on your side in this issue.
line of descent through either the father or the mother: grandparents on one's maternal side.
the space immediately adjacent to something or someone indicated: Stand at my side.
Informal. a side dish, as in a restaurant: I'll have a hamburger and a side of French fries.
Usually sides .Theater.
pages of a script containing only the lines and cues of a specific role to be learned by a performer.
the lines of the role.
Nautical. the hull portion that is normally out of the water, located between the stem and stern to port or starboard.
Billiards. English (def. 8).
either of the two surfaces of a phonograph record or the two tracks on a audiotape.
Slang.a phonograph record.
Chiefly BritishSlang.
affected manner; pretension; assumed haughtiness: to put on side.
impudence; gall: He has a lot of side.
adjective
being at or on one side: the side aisles of a theater.
coming from one side.
directed toward one side: a side blow.
subordinate or incidental: a side issue.
Verb Phrasespast and past participlesid·ed,present participlesid·ing.
side with / againstto favor or support or refuse to support one group, opinion, etc., against opposition; take sides, as in a dispute: He always sides with the underdog.
Idioms for side
on the side, Informal.
separate from the main issue or point of interest.
in addition to one's regular, or known work, interest, relationships, etc.: She tried selling cosmetics on the side. He dates another girl on the side.
as a side dish: a hamburger with French fries on the side.
on the adjective side, rather more than less; tending toward (the quality or condition specified): This cake is a little on the sweet side.
side by side,
next to one another; together.
closely associated or related; in proximity: A divided city in which democracy and communism must live side by side.
take sides, to give one's support to one person or group in a dispute; be partial to one side: We were careful not to take sides for fear of getting personally involved.
the far side, the farther or opposite side: the far side of the moon.
Origin of side
1
before 900; Middle English; Old English sīde (noun); cognate with Dutch zijde,German Seite,Old Norse sītha
SYNONYMS FOR side
23 minor, lesser.
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OTHER WORDS FROM side
sideless,adjective
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH side
side , sighed
Words nearby side
Siddhartha, siddhi, siddhuism, Siddons, siddur, side, side against, sidearm, side arms, side band, sidebar
Definition for side (2 of 2)
side2
[ sahyd ]
/ saɪd /
adjectiveScot.and North England.
(especially of a woman's dress or a man's beard) long and loose-flowing.
Origin of side
2
before 900; Middle English; Old English sīd ample, large, extending lengthwise; cognate with Old Norse sīthr long, Low German sied low
Cruce operates the Iron Hill Campground on the other side of the highway.
The 7-Year-Old Plane Crash Survivor’s Brutal Journey Through the Woods|James Higdon|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
So in that sense we have gotten close to the families that have lost loved ones, be it from one side or the other.
Mexico’s Priests Are Marked for Murder|Jason McGahan|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
What could be more important, to make sure that side of things is right before we tie ourselves to someone forever?
‘Downton Abbey’ Review: A Fire, Some Sex, and Sad, Sad Edith|Kevin Fallon|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Within minutes, it seems, of the disclosures of these tragic events, large numbers of people chose a side and stuck to it.
In 2015, Let’s Try for More Compassion|Gene Robinson|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He stood holding his 21-month-old son, Jamison, his wife, Kelly, at his side.
Cop Families Boo De Blasio at NYPD Graduation|Michael Daly|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The body was carried up the side, and uncovered, just as Mrs. Dodd saw in her dream.
Hard Cash|Charles Reade
Countess Ammiani obtained her consent that she would not quit her side.
Vittoria, Complete|George Meredith
The arrival of General Washington arrested the disorder, and determined the victory on our side.
Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette|Lafayette
On his side, Shkrullah Bay could not contain himself for joy when I gave him news of his acquaintances there in detail.
Travels in Central Asia|Arminius Vmbry
By Seti's side there was another throne, that in which he had set dead Merapi with a crown upon her head.
Moon of Israel|H. Rider Haggard
British Dictionary definitions for side
side
/ (saɪd) /
noun
a line or surface that borders anything
geometry
any line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane geometric figure
another name for face (def. 13)
either of two parts into which an object, surface, area, etc, can be divided, esp by a line, median, space, etcthe right side and the left side Related adjective: lateral
either of the two surfaces of a flat objectthe right and wrong side of the cloth
a surface or part of an object that extends verticallythe side of a cliff
either half of a human or animal body, esp the area around the waist, as divided by the median planeI have a pain in my side
the area immediately next to a person or thinghe stood at her side
a district, point, or direction within an area identified by reference to a central pointthe south side of the city
the area at the edge of a room, road, etc, as distinguished from the middle
aspect or partlook on the bright side; his cruel side
one of two or more contesting factions, teams, etc
a page in an essay, book, etc
a position, opinion, etc, held in opposition to another in a dispute
line of descenthe gets his brains from his mother's side
informala television channel
billiardssnookerspin imparted to a ball by striking it off-centre with the cueUS and Canadian equivalent: English
Britishslanginsolence, arrogance, or pretentiousnessto put on side
on one sideset apart from the rest, as provision for emergencies, etc, or to avoid muddling
on the heavy sidetending to be too heavy
on the side
apart from or in addition to the main object
as a sideline
USas a side dish
bit on the side See bit 1 (def. 11)
side by side
close together
(foll by with)beside or near to
take sidesto support one group, opinion, etc, as against another
adjective
being on one side; lateral
from or viewed as if from one side
directed towards one side
not main; subordinate or incidentalside door; side road
verb
(intr usually foll by with) to support or associate oneself with a faction, interest, etc
(tr)to provide with siding or sides
(tr; often foll by away or up)Northern Englishdialectto tidy up or clear (dishes, a table, etc)
Word Origin for side
Old English sīde; related to sīd wide, Old Norse sītha side, Old High German sīta