a surface forming a face of an object, esp one that is not neither the front, nor back, top, nor bottom
either surface of a thin object
the other side of the page
a boundary line of a geometrical figure
a position next to and to the right or left of something, somebody, or a reference point
a region or direction considered in relation to a centre or line of division
the south side of the city
the right or left part of the body
the right or left part of the trunk of the body
the right or left half of the animal body or of a meat carcass
a slope of a hill, ridge, etc
a sports team
a person or group in competition or dispute with another
the attitude, opinions, or part of such a person or group
He took my side in the argument
the attitude or opinions of a person or group in competition or dispute with another; a part
took my side in the argument
an aspect or part of something or somebody
an aspect or part of something viewed in contrast with some other aspect or part
the better side of his nature
a position viewed as opposite to or contrasted with another
It would be an indifferent question, my dear Major, that hadn't two sides to it; and I've known many that had three — J Fenimore Cooper
a line of descent traced through a parent
my grandfather on my mother's side
Brit, informal a television channel
= sidespin
informal to be viewed in a favourable or friendly way by (somebody)
in addition to a principal occupation; specif as an illicit secondary activity
chiefly NAmer in addition to the main dish and served separately
to give one's support to one of the people or parties in a dispute