side
side definition
side (sīd)
noun
- the right or left half of a human or animal body, esp. either half of the trunk
- a position or space beside one
- any of the lines or surfaces that bound or limit something a square has four sides, a cube six
- any bounding line or surface of an object other than the ends or top and bottom
- 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
- Billiards, Brit. English ()
Etymology: 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
intransitive verb
to align oneself (with one of opposing parties, factions, etc.)
side Idioms
on the side
☆ in addition to the main thing, part, course, etc.
side by side
- beside each other
- in close companionship; together
take sides
to support one of the parties in a discussion, dispute, etc.
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