Either of the two halves of an object, surface, or place regarded as divided by an imaginary central line
“The crack would spread up the back, being especially obvious on the right side of the cabinet.”
A part or region near the edge and away from the middle of something
“We stopped at the side of the road as we attempted to get our bearings.”
Either of the two surfaces of something flat and thin, such as paper
“The waxed side of the paper made it hard to keep the folds.”
A place within an area identified by reference to a central point
“The borough is located on the west side of the city.”
The position or interests of one person or group, especially in opposition to others
“We should now be hearing their side of the argument as it is highly relevant.”
A person or group opposing another or others in a dispute, contest, or debate
“Whenever there is a moment that a family must choose a side, the Stanleys are always to be found on both sides at once.”
A sports team
“Take any of these players out of the side, and they become a different proposition.”
(slang, dated) An unjustified air of self-importance
“He was putting on side to an extent that made fellows who observed him smile and shrug their shoulders.”
An attribute of a thing or person
An account of a matter from a particular person's point of view
The state of being lofty
One or both sides of a sheet of paper in a book or publication
The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip
An individual fact or item
The contribution made by someone or something to an action or situation
A part of a large building, especially one that projects from the main part
The interest, benefit, or wellbeing of someone or something
A serving of food meant as an accompanying dish
A view from the side
A view or prospect
A unit, grouping or configuration of things
A specific domain in business, knowledge, or research
Any vertical part of a structure
Spinning or rotary motion given to a ball around the vertical axis, as in billiards or bowling
(usually "side with") To support or oppose in a conflict, dispute, or debate
“The public loves an underdog, and that's who they typically side with.”
To come together in agreement or alliance
To apply a surface or layer to something, especially for protection
Of, at, towards, or from the side or sides
“The frame had elaborately carved side pieces.”
From or towards the side
“She gave me a side look as if to express her surprise at what I had just said.”
Subsidiary to or less important than something
“Let's deal with the side issues at a later stage.”
Not involved in an organization's operations
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