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The definition of a side is half of something or someone, or a boundary.

(noun)

An example of a side is the left half of someone.
An example of a side is a surface of a box.

Side means next to something.

(adjective)

An example of side used as an adjective is in the phrase "side yard," which means a yard that is next to the house.

Side is defined as to align oneself.

Side is defined as to put a new finish on a surface.

(verb)

An example of to side is to agree with one specific person in an argument.
An example of to side is to redo the surface of a house.

See side in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the right or left half of a human or animal body, esp. either half of the trunk
a position or space beside one
1. any of the lines or surfaces that bound or limit something: a square has four sides, a cube six
2. any bounding line or surface of an object other than the ends or top and bottom
3. either of the two bounding surfaces of an object that are distinguished from the front, back, top, and bottom
either of the two surfaces of a thing having no appreciable thickness, as paper, cloth, etc.
a surface or part of a surface having a specified aspect: the visible side of the moon
any aspect or phase as contrasted with another or others: his cruel side
either of the two lateral surfaces of a ship from stem to stern above the waterline
a slope of a hill, bank, etc.
the shore of a river or other body of water
any location, area, space, direction, etc. with reference to its position in relation to an observer or to a central part, point, or line
the action, position, or attitude of one person or faction opposing another: my side of the argument
one of the parties in a contest, conflict, etc.; faction
either of the longitudinal halves of an animal carcass processed for use as meat
line of descent through either parent; maternal or paternal lineage
any of the pages containing an actor's lines and cues for a role in a play
Informal a side dish or side order: a side of potato salad
Brit., Slang a conceited or pretentious manner
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Origin: ME < OE sīde, akin to Ger seite, side, OE sīd, ample, broad < IE base *sē(i)-, to throw, let fall, reach for, let go, rest > sow

adjective

of, at, or on a side or sides: a side door
to or from one side: a side glance
made, done, happening, etc. on the side, or incidentally: a side effect
not of primary importance; secondary: a side issue
☆ ordered separately, along with the main dish: a side order of cole slaw

transitive verb sided, siding

to furnish with sides or siding

intransitive verb

to align oneself (with one of opposing parties, factions, etc.)

See side in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Mathematics
a. A line bounding a plane figure.
b. A surface bounding a solid figure.
A surface of an object, especially a surface joining a top and bottom: the four sides of a box.
A surface of an object that extends more or less perpendicularly from an observer standing in front: the side of the ship.
Either of the two surfaces of a flat object: the front side of a piece of paper; the two sides of a record.
a. The part within an object or area to the left or right of the observer or of its vertical axis.
b. The left or right half of the trunk of a human or animal body: always sleeps on his side; a side of beef.
a. The space immediately next to someone: stood at her father's side.
b. The space immediately next to something. Often used in combination: courtside; dockside.
One of two or more contrasted parts or places within an area, identified by its location with respect to a center: the north side of the park.
An area separated from another area by an intervening feature, such as a line or barrier: on this side of the Atlantic; the district on the other side of the railroad tracks.
a. One of two or more opposing individuals, groups, teams, or sets of opinions.
b. One of the positions maintained in a dispute or debate. See Synonyms at phase.
A distinct aspect: the shy side of his personality.
Line of descent: my aunt on my mother's side.
An incomplete script that shows the lines and cues of a single performer only. Often used in the plural.
Chiefly British Affected superiority; arrogance.