side synonyms

side

modif.

to the side, indirect, not the main, off the main, roundabout, by a devious way, off to the side, lateral, sidewise, sideways, sidelong, off center, oblique, superficial.

Antonyms middle*, direct*, central.

side

n.

  1. One of two opponents

    party, contestant, rival, foe, combatant, belligerent; see also faction 1, team 1, 2.

  2. A face

    facet, front, front side, rear, surface, outer surface, inner surface, top, bottom, elevation, view; see also plane 1.

from side to side

back and forth, unsteadily, wobblingly; see to and fro, unevenly.

on the side

in addition to, as a bonus, additionally; see extra.

on the side of

in favor of, supporting, working with; see for, helping.

take sides

join, fight for, declare oneself; see help 1, support 2.

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