side

adjectiveonly before noun

UK /saɪd/

1
not in or on the central part of something
He came in through a side door to avoid the crowds.
a side street
a side pocket/seam
Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
apex
back
back end
2
less important or less central
a side issue
Synonyms and related words
Less important than similar things
secondary
subordinate
incidental

side

adjectiveonly before noun

US /saɪd/

1
not in or on the central part of something
He came in through a side door to avoid the crowds.
a side pocket/seam
Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
apex
back
back end
2
less important or less central
a side issue
Synonyms and related words
Less important than similar things
secondary
subordinate
incidental

side

noun

UK /saɪd/

Word Forms

singular	side
plural	sides

1
countable a particular area of something such as a building, street, or town
side of:
The railway ran along the north side of the valley.
The bride’s guests should sit on the left side of the church.
the far side:
I parked on the far side of the yard.
right-hand/left-hand side:
Americans drive on the right-hand side of the road.
north/south side:
They live on the north side of town.
Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
apex
back
back end
1. 1a
  one of the areas that are separated from each other by something such as a border or a river
  villages on the Thai side of the border
  The boat had drifted to the other side of the river.
  The policy has been condemned by politicians on both sides of the Atlantic.
  Groceries are cheaper on the American side so Canadians often shop there.
  Synonyms and related words
  Borders between countries and regions
  border
  line
  frontier
2
countable an outside surface of an object or shape that is not its front, back, bottom, or top
The ship was found lying on its side.
side of:
The entrance is on the side of the building.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of shapes
centre
circumference
contour
1. 2a
  an inside surface of a container or room that is not the top or bottom
  side of:
  Lift the cake gently away from the sides of the dish.
  There were tables all along the sides of the hall.
  Synonyms and related words
  The walls of a building and relating to walls
  cavity wall
  chimney breast
  clerestory
  Synonyms and related words
  Lids and other parts of containers
  bung
  cap
  compartment
2. 2b
  either of the flat surfaces of something thin such as a piece of paper or a coin
  Use the lined side of the paper.
  I turned the coin over and looked at the other side.
  Synonyms and related words
  The outer parts of objects or spaces
  apex
  back
  back end
3. 2c
  the part of a hill that slopes and is between the top and the bottom
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts and features of mountains, hills and cliffs
  brae
  brink
  the brow
4. 2d
  a flat surface of a solid object such as a cube or pyramid
  A cube has six sides.
  Synonyms and related words
  The outer parts of objects or spaces
  apex
  back
  back end
5. 2e
  any of the edges of a flat shape
  A square has four sides.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of shapes
  centre
  circumference
  contour
6. 2f
  the edge of a boat
  The sailors just throw their rubbish over the side.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of boats and ships
  aft
  amidships
  bay
7. 2g
  the left or right part of something
  side of:
  The left side of your jacket’s all dirty.
  One side of their van was crushed.
  right-hand/left-hand side:
  Put a margin down the right-hand side of the page.
  Synonyms and related words
  The outer parts of objects or spaces
  apex
  back
  back end
8. 2h
  the left or right area of your body from your head to your feet
  Roll onto your side.
  by someone’s side:
  I stood nervously by his side as they approached.
  to someone’s side:
  Her little boy ran to her side and took her hand.
  Synonyms and related words
  Other parts of the body from the outside
  abdomen
  back
  belly
9. 2i
  the general area of your body from your shoulder down to your waist
  by someone’s sides:
  His arms hung limply by his sides.
  right/left side:
  I had a sharp pain in my right side.
  Synonyms and related words
  Other parts of the body from the outside
  abdomen
  back
  belly
10. 2j
  someone’s good or best side is the side of their face that they think looks more attractive
  Synonyms and related words
  Features and parts of the face
  bags under your eyes
  bone structure
  brow
11. 2k
  one half of the body of a cow, pig, or other large animal, used as food
  side of:
  a side of beef
  Synonyms and related words
  Joints and cuts of meat
  a rack of lamb/pork
  beefsteak
  braising steak
3
countable one aspect of a situation, problem, or subject
Please look at all sides of the question before you decide.
side of:
I still haven’t heard her side of the story.
Mark hasn’t kept his side of the bargain.
Synonyms and related words
Features and qualities
feature
quality
factor
1. 3a
  a part of a person’s personality
  That is a side of Amy that you rarely see.
  The president displayed his lighter side before the press conference began.
  She told me I need to get in touch with my feminine side.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of a person’s character
  a chink in someone’s armour
  affectation
  alter ego
2. 3b
  the funny, serious etc side of something is the aspect of it that has that quality
  His jokes are often about the darker side of life.
  Fortunately, my boss saw the funny side of the situation.
  on the plus/minus side (=considering the positive/negative aspects):
  It’s not a perfect setup but, on the plus side, I can work at home.
  Synonyms and related words
  Features and qualities
  feature
  quality
  factor
4
countable one of two or more groups of people opposing each other
The agreement has been signed by both sides.
Franco didn’t want to back the wrong side in a European war.
Synonyms and related words
Enemies and describing enemies
enemy
opponent
adversary
1. 4a
  a sports team
  Our side lost.
  He’s been chosen for the England youth side.
  losing/winning side:
  The winning side will get a place in the finals.
  Synonyms and related words
  Players and positions in various sports
  all-American
  A. N. Other
  back
5
countable if you are on someone’s side, you support them in an argument or a fight
on someone’s side:
Don’t get annoyed with me – I’m on your side!
take someone’s side (=to support one person rather than another one):
Mary always takes your side.
take sides (=to show support for one person and not others):
I’m not taking sides in this argument.
Synonyms and related words
Showing support for something or someone
supportive
sympathetic
pro
6
countable a part of your family, either your father’s set of relatives or your mother’s
Which side of the family is his uncle from?
on someone’s mother’s/father’s side:
Rose is my cousin on my mother’s side.
Synonyms and related words
General words for family members
a near relative/relation
be someone’s elder
black sheep
7
countable usually singularBritishinformala television channel
Which side is the film on?
Shall we turn over and see what’s on the other side?
Synonyms and related words
Television and radio channels and organizations
ABC
Auntie
the BBC
8
countable Americanmainly spokena side dish
side of:
I’d like a side of French fries with that.
Synonyms and related words
Types of plate or dish
bowl
dish
finger bowl
9
uncountable Britishinformala proud attitude
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of confidence and pride
confidence
pride
assurance
10
uncountable the fact that you have made a ball spin by not hitting it directly in the centre, especially in games such as snooker
Synonyms and related words
Snooker, billiards and pool
baize
bar billiards
billiards
11
get/stay on the good side of someone
be favoured by someone
The company wanted to show that it was abiding by Europe’s business rules so that it could stay on the good side of officials.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 15/07/2017
Open Dictionary - July2017

phrases

at/by someone’s side

from all sides

from side to side

get out of the right/wrong side of bed

on all sides/on every side

on either side

on the fat/thin/heavy etc side

on/to one side

on the right/wrong side of someone

(on) the right/wrong side of 40/50 etc

on the right/wrong side of the law

on the side

on your side

side by side

this side of something

whose side are you on?

side

noun

US /saɪd/

Word Forms

singular	side
plural	sides

1
countable a particular area of something such as a building, street, or town
side of:
The railroad ran along the north side of the valley.
The bride’s guests should sit on the left side of the church.
the far side:
I parked on the far side of the yard.
right-hand/left-hand side:
Americans drive on the right-hand side of the road.
north/south side:
They live on the north side of town.
Synonyms and related words
The outer parts of objects or spaces
apex
back
back end
1. 1a
  one of the areas that are separated from each other by something such as a border or a river
  villages on the Thai side of the border
  The boat had drifted to the other side of the river.
  The policy has been condemned by politicians on both sides of the Atlantic.
  Groceries are cheaper on the American side so Canadians often shop there.
  Synonyms and related words
  Borders between countries and regions
  border
  line
  boundary
2
countable any of the edges of a flat shape
A square has four sides.
Synonyms and related words
Parts of shapes
center
circumference
contour
1. 2a
  an inside surface of a container or room that is not the top or bottom
  side of:
  Lift the cake gently away from the sides of the dish.
  There were tables all along the sides of the hall.
  Synonyms and related words
  The walls of a building and relating to walls
  baseboard
  cavity wall
  chimney breast
  Synonyms and related words
  Lids and other parts of containers
  bung
  cap
  compartment
2. 2b
  a flat surface of a solid object such as a cube or pyramid
  A cube has six sides.
  Synonyms and related words
  The outer parts of objects or spaces
  apex
  back
  back end
3. 2c
  the left or right part of something
  One side of their van was crushed.
  side of:
  The left side of your jacket’s all dirty.
  right-hand/left-hand side:
  Put a margin down the right-hand side of the page.
  Synonyms and related words
  The outer parts of objects or spaces
  apex
  back
  back end
4. 2d
  an outside surface of an object or shape that is not its front, back, bottom, or top
  The ship was found lying on its side.
  side of:
  The entrance is on the side of the building.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of shapes
  center
  circumference
  contour
5. 2e
  the general area of your body from your shoulder down to your waist
  right/left side:
  I had a sharp pain in my right side.
  by someone’s sides:
  His arms hung limply by his sides.
  Synonyms and related words
  Other parts of the body from the outside
  abdomen
  back
  belly
6. 2f
  the left or right area of your body from your head to your feet
  Roll onto your side.
  by someone’s side:
  I stood nervously by his side as they approached.
  to someone’s side:
  Her little boy ran to her side and took her hand.
  Synonyms and related words
  Other parts of the body from the outside
  abdomen
  back
  belly
7. 2g
  either of the flat surfaces of something thin such as a piece of paper or a coin
  Use the lined side of the paper.
  I turned the coin over and looked at the other side.
  Synonyms and related words
  The outer parts of objects or spaces
  apex
  back
  back end
8. 2h
  the part of a hill that slopes and is between the top and the bottom
  No one will be able to build houses on the side of that hill.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts and features of mountains, hills and cliffs
  brae
  brink
  the brow
9. 2i
  someone’s good or best side is the side of their face that they think looks more attractive
  Synonyms and related words
  Features and parts of the face
  bags under your eyes
  bone structure
  brow
10. 2j
  one half of the body of a cow, pig, or other large animal, used as food
  side of:
  a side of beef
  Synonyms and related words
  Joints and cuts of meat
  a rack of lamb/ribs
  beefsteak
  braising steak
11. 2k
  the edge of a boat
  The sailors just throw their garbage over the side.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of boats and ships
  aft
  amidships
  bay
3
countable one aspect of a situation, problem, or subject
side of:
I still haven’t heard her side of the story.
Mark hasn’t kept his side of the bargain.
Please look at all sides of the question before you decide.
Synonyms and related words
Features and qualities
feature
quality
factor
1. 3a
  a part of a person’s personality
  She told me I need to get in touch with my feminine side.
  That is a side of Amy that you rarely see.
  The president displayed his lighter side before the press conference began.
  Synonyms and related words
  Parts of a person’s character
  a chink in someone’s armor
  affectation
  alter ego
2. 3b
  the funny, serious, etc. side of something is the aspect of it that has that quality
  His jokes are often about the darker side of life.
  Fortunately, my boss saw the funny side of the situation.
  on the plus/minus side (=considering the positive/negative aspects):
  It’s not a perfect setup but, on the plus side, I can work at home.
  Synonyms and related words
  Features and qualities
  feature
  quality
  factor
4
countable if you are on someone’s side, you support them in an argument or a fight
on someone’s side:
Don’t get annoyed with me – I’m on your side!
take sides (=to show support for one person and not others):
I’m not taking sides in this argument.
take someone’s side (=to support one person instead of another one):
Mary always takes your side.
Synonyms and related words
Showing support for something or someone
supportive
sympathetic
pro
5
countable a part of your family, either your father’s set of relatives or your mother’s
Which side of the family is his uncle from?
on someone’s mother’s/father’s side:
Rose is my cousin on my mother’s side.
Synonyms and related words
General words for family members
be someone’s elder
black sheep
blood
6
countable Americanmainly spokenan additional food served with the main food in a meal
side of:
I’d like a side of French fries with that.
Synonyms and related words
Types of plate or dish
bowl
dish
finger bowl
7
countable one of two or more groups of people opposing each other
The agreement has been signed by both sides.
Franco didn’t want to back the wrong side in a European war.
Synonyms and related words
Enemies and describing enemies
enemy
opponent
adversary
1. 7a
  a sports team
  Our side lost.
  Synonyms and related words
  Players and positions in various sports
  all-American
  back
  backfield
8
countable usually singularBritishinformala television channel
Synonyms and related words
Television and radio channels and organizations
ABC
the BBC
Broadcasting House
9
uncountable Britishinformala proud attitude
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of confidence and pride
confidence
pride
assurance
10
get/stay on the good side of someone
be favoured by someone
The company wanted to show that it was abiding by Europe’s business rules so that it could stay on the good side of officials.
Submitted by:
Boris Marchenko from Russian Federation on 15/07/2017
Open Dictionary - July2017

phrases

at/by someone’s side

from all sides

from side to side

get out of the right/wrong side of bed

on all sides/on every side

on either side

on the fat/thin/heavy etc. side

on the good/bad/right/wrong side of someone

(on) the right/wrong side of 40/50 etc.

on the right/wrong side of the law

on the side

on your side

side by side

this side of something

to one side

whose side are you on?

side

verb

UK /saɪd/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	side
he/she/it	sides
present participle	siding
past tense	sided
past participle	sided

side

verb transitive

US /saɪd/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	side
he/she/it	sides
present participle	siding
past tense	sided
past participle	sided

1
to cover the outside walls of a house with siding
Synonyms and related words
To cover something with a specific substance
carpet
paper
plaster
Synonyms and related words
General words for the process of building
assemblage
assembly
build

phrasal verbs

side with

side

side

side ​‌‌‌

get/stay on the good side of someone

side ​‌‌‌

get/stay on the good side of someone

side

side with

side

side

side