Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense sides, present participle siding, past tense, past participle sided
1. countable noun
The sideof something is a position to the left or right of it, rather than in front of it, behindit, or on it.
On one side of the main entrance there's a red plaque.
...a photograph with me in the centre and Joe and Ken on each side of me.
...the nations on either side of the Pacific.
There's nothing but woods on the other side of the highway.
There has been a build-up of troops on both sides of the border.
To the side of the large star is a smaller star.
PC Dacre knocked on Webb's door and, opening it, stood to one side.
2. countable noun [usually with poss]
The side of an object, building, or vehicle is any of its flat surfaces which is not consideredto be its front, its back, its top, or its bottom.
We put a notice on the side of the box.
...a van bearing on its side the name of a company.
There was a stone staircase against the side of the house. [+ of]
A carton of milk lay on its side.
...a huge vacation house on the side of a mountain.
3. countable noun
The sides of a hollow or a container are its inside vertical surfaces.
The rough rock walls were like the sides of a deep canal. [+ of]
Line the base of the dish with greaseproof paper and lightly grease the sides.
...narrow valleys with steep sides.
4. countable noun
The sidesof an area or surface are its edges.
Park on the side of the road.
...a small beach on the north side of the peninsula.
Coyne slid his legs over the side of the bed.
Synonyms: border, margin, boundary, verge [British] More Synonyms of side
5. countable noun
The two sidesof an area, surface, or object are its two halves.
She turned over on her stomach on the other side of the bed.
The major centre for language is in the left side of the brain.
...the right side of your face.
Synonyms: half, part More Synonyms of side
6. countable noun
The two sides of a road are its two halves on which traffic travels in opposite directions.
It had gone on to the wrong side of the road and hit a car coming in the other direction. [+ of]
7. countable noun
If you talk about the other side of a town or of the world, you mean a part of the town or of the world that is veryfar from where you are.
He lives the other side of London.
He saw the ship that was to transport them to the other side of the world. [+ of]
Are you working on this side of the city? [+ of]
Synonyms: district, area, region, quarter More Synonyms of side
8. countable noun [usually poss NOUN]
Your sides are the parts of your body between your front and your back, from under your armsto your hips.
His arms were limp at his sides.
They had laid him on his side.
9. countable noun [usually singular]
If someone is by your side or at your side, they stay near you and give you comfort or support.
He was constantly at his mother's side.
He calls me 20 times a day and needs me by his side in the evening.
He was too sick to travel to his son's side.
10. countable noun
The two sides of something flat, for example a piece of paper, are its two flat surfaces. You canalso refer to one side of a piece of paper filled with writing as one side of writing.
The new copiers only copy onto one side of the paper. [+ of]
Fry the chops until brown on both sides.
The text of each canto was on the rough side of a sheet of parchment.
Synonyms: face, surface, plane, facet More Synonyms of side
11. countable noun
One side of a tape or record is what you can hear or record if you play the tape or record from beginning to end without turning it over.
We want to hear side A.
In those days symphonies were recorded on both sides of four twelve-inch records.
12. countable noun [NOUNof noun]
A side of beef, bacon, or other meat consists of the meat from half the animal cut along its backbone.
13. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
Side is used to describe things that are not the main or most important ones of their kind.
She slipped in and out of the theatre by a side door.
...a prawn curry with a lentil side dish.
14. countable noun
The different sides in a war, argument, or negotiation are the groups of people who are opposing each other.
Both sides appealed for a new ceasefire.
Any solution must be acceptable to all sides.
...the elections which his side lost.
The other side denied that any money was owed to me.
Synonyms: party, camp, faction, cause More Synonyms of side
15. countable noun
The different sidesof an argument or deal are the different points of view or positions involved in it.
His words drew sharp reactions from people on both sides of the issue.
...those with the ability to see all sides of a question.
We shall be able to tell whether you've kept your side of the bargain.
Synonyms: point of view, viewpoint, position, opinion More Synonyms of side
16. verb
If one person or country sideswith another, they support them in an argument or a war. If people or countries sideagainst another person or country, they support each other against them.
There has been much speculation that America might be siding with the rebels. [V + with/against]
You need to confront those who have sided against you. [Vwith/against n]
17. countable noun
In sport, a side is a team.
[British]
Italy were definitely a better side than Germany.
The captain made the decision to include four men in their 40s in his side.
regional note: in AM, use team
18. countable noun
A particular side of something such as a situation or someone's character is one aspect of it.
He is in charge of the civilian side of the U.N. mission. [+ of]
It shows that your child can now see the funny side of things. [+ of]
There's a puritanical side to me.
Anxiety has a mental and a physical side.
Synonyms: aspect, feature, angle, facet More Synonyms of side
19. countable noun
The mother's side and the father's side of your family are your mother's relatives and your father's relatives.
So was your father's side more well off?
...a relative on the maternal side of his family.
20. See also -sided, siding
21.
See side by side
22.
See side by side
23.
See to let the side down
24.
See from side to side
25.
See on sb's side
26.
See on your side
27.
See on the right/wrong side of sb
28.
See on the big/small etc side
29.
See on the side
30.
See on the side
31.
See put sth to/on one side
32.
See take/draw sb to one side
33.
See take sides/sb's side
34.
See this side of
35. on the side of the angels
36. to look on the bright side
37. the other side of the coin
38. two sides of the same coin
39. to err on the side of something
40. to be on the safe side
41. someone's side of the story
More Synonyms of side
side in British English
(saɪd)
noun
1.
a line or surface that borders anything
2. geometry
a.
any line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane geometric figure
b. another name for face (sense 13)
3.
either of two parts into which an object, surface, area, etc, can be divided, espby a line, median, space, etc
the right side and the left side
▶ Related adjective: lateral
4.
either of the two surfaces of a flat object
the right and wrong side of the cloth
5.
a surface or part of an object that extends vertically
the side of a cliff
6.
either half of a human or animal body, esp the area around the waist, as divided by the median plane
I have a pain in my side
7.
the area immediately next to a person or thing
he stood at her side
8.
a district, point, or direction within an area identified by reference to a central point
the south side of the city
9.
the area at the edge of a room, road, etc, as distinguished from the middle
10.
aspect or part
look on the bright side
his cruel side
11.
one of two or more contesting factions, teams, etc
12.
a page in an essay, book, etc
13.
a position, opinion, etc, held in opposition to another in a dispute
14.
line of descent
he gets his brains from his mother's side
15. informal
a television channel
16. billiards, snooker
spin imparted to a ball by striking it off-centre with the cue
US and Canadian equivalent: English
17. British slang
insolence, arrogance, or pretentiousness
to put on side
18. on one side
19. on the heavy side
20. on the side
21. side by side
22. take sides
adjective
23.
being on one side; lateral
24.
from or viewed as if from one side
25.
directed towards one side
26.
not main; subordinate or incidental
side door
side road
verb
27. (intransitive; usually foll bywith)
to support or associate oneself with a faction, interest, etc
28. (transitive)
to provide with siding or sides
29. (tr; often foll by away or up) Northern England dialect
to tidy up or clear (dishes, a table, etc)
Word origin
Old English sīde; related to sīd wide, Old Norse sītha side, Old High German sīta
side in American English
(saɪd)
noun
1.
the right or left half of a human or animal body, esp. either half of the trunk
2.
a position or space beside one
3.
a.
any of the lines or surfaces that bound or limit something
a square has four sides, a cube six
b.
any bounding line or surface of an object other than the ends or top and bottom
c.
either of the two bounding surfaces of an object that are distinguished from thefront, back, top, and bottom
4.
either of the two surfaces of a thing having no appreciable thickness, as paper, cloth, etc.
5.
a surface or part of a surface having a specified aspect
the visible side of the moon
6.
any aspect or phase as contrasted with another or others
his cruel side
7.
either of the two lateral surfaces of a ship from stem to stern above the waterline
8.
a slope of a hill, bank, etc.
9.
the shore of a river or other body of water
10.
any location, area, space, direction, etc. with reference to its position in relation to an observer or to a central part, point, or line
11.
the action, position, or attitude of one person or faction opposing another
my side of the argument
12.
one of the parties in a contest, conflict, etc.; faction
13.
either of the longitudinal halves of an animal carcass processed for use as meat
14.
line of descent through either parent; maternal or paternal lineage
15.
any of the pages containing an actor's lines and cues for a role in a play
16. Informal
a side dish or side order
a side of potato salad
17. British, Slang
a conceited or pretentious manner
18. Billiards; British
English (sense 8)
adjective
19.
of, at, or on a side or sides
a side door
20.
to or from one side
a side glance
21.
made, done, happening, etc. on the side, or incidentally
a side effect
22.
not of primary importance; secondary
a side issue
23. US
ordered separately, along with the main dish
a side order of cole slaw
verb transitiveWord forms: ˈsided or ˈsiding
24.
to furnish with sides or siding
verb intransitive
25.
to align oneself (with one of opposing parties, factions, etc.)
Idioms:
on the side
side by side
take sides
Word 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 > sow1
More idioms containing
side
the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
someone will be laughing on the other side of their face
the other side of the coin
know which side your bread is buttered on
someone got out of bed the wrong side
be on the side of the angels
be on the safe side
be on your side
let the side down
look on the bright side
sunny side up
a thorn in someone's side
give someone the rough side of your tongue
come from the wrong side of the tracks
laugh out of the other side of your mouth
COBUILD Collocations
side
away side
creative side
different side
funny side
good side
positive side
Examples of 'side' in a sentence
side
Two large cancers were devouring the right side of her face.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
My husband will say that not very many people see that side of me.
The Sun (2013)
Partners can put arguments to one side and focus on what bonds them.
The Sun (2012)
The other potentially tricky issues appear to have been put to one side.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The other side is like something from a horror movie.
The Sun (2010)
There was another side of her that could be generous.
Christianity Today (2000)
Tucked at the side of the dish was a handful of undressed rocket from a bag.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
You have to challenge each other and get your elk to the other side of the table.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are three judges who sit at the centre on different sides of the ring.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They stood side by side in front of their door.
Tracy Chevalier Burning Bright (2007)
There are kitchen chairs with more side support.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The two sides were unable to agree a salary.
The Sun (2010)
There are two main sides to the industry.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
You see that door in the side of your head?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They had no idea about the darker side.
The Sun (2015)
The most magically successful of piano concertos and a relative failure are here put side by side.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We were on the other side of the road laughing at them.
Max Arthur Lost Voices of the Edwardians: 19011910 in the words of the Men & Women Who WereThere (2006)
The right side of my face has gone numb.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It is essential to get these people on side.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It is precisely that there is no strong economic argument on either side.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
They are a very good side who put us under a bit of pressure in the second half.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
We have needed that side and if we hadn't worked on that we would have lost.
The Sun (2014)
Wrap the tape measure around your chest, keep your arms relaxed by your side and record.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Quotations
There are two sides to every question
In other languages
side
British English: side /saɪd/ NOUN
right or left part The side of something is a place to the left or right of it.
On the left side of the door there's a door bell.
American English: side
Arabic: جانِب
Brazilian Portuguese: lado
Chinese: 侧
Croatian: strana
Czech: strana
Danish: side
Dutch: zijde kant
European Spanish: lado
Finnish: reuna laita
French: côté
German: Seite Meinung
Greek: πλευρά
Italian: lato
Japanese: 側
Korean: 측면
Norwegian: side
Polish: strona granica
European Portuguese: lado
Romanian: parte
Russian: сторона
Latin American Spanish: lado
Swedish: sida
Thai: ด้าน
Turkish: taraf
Ukrainian: бік
Vietnamese: cạnh đường viền
British English: side /saɪd/ NOUN
edge The side of something is its edge.
A square has four sides.
American English: side
Arabic: جَنْب
Brazilian Portuguese: lado
Chinese: 边
Croatian: strana
Czech: bokstrana
Danish: side
Dutch: zijkant
European Spanish: lado
Finnish: sivu
French: bord
German: Seite
Greek: πλευρά
Italian: lato
Japanese: 辺
Korean: 가장자리
Norwegian: side
Polish: bok
European Portuguese: lado
Romanian: latură
Russian: сторона
Latin American Spanish: lado
Swedish: sida
Thai: ด้าน
Turkish: kenar
Ukrainian: край
Vietnamese: cạnh
British English: side /saɪd/ NOUN
team The different sides in a game are the groups of people who are playing against each other.
Both sides want to win the match.
American English: side
Arabic: فَرِيق
Brazilian Portuguese: lado
Chinese: 方比赛的
Croatian: suprotna strana
Czech: družstvove hře
Danish: side
Dutch: partij
European Spanish: equipo
Finnish: puoli
French: équipesport
German: Seite
Greek: πλευρά
Italian: parte
Japanese: チーム
Korean: 편
Norwegian: motstander
Polish: strona
European Portuguese: parte
Romanian: echipă
Russian: соперники
Latin American Spanish: parte
Swedish: sidor
Thai: ฝ่าย
Turkish: taraf
Ukrainian: сторона
Vietnamese: đội
All related terms of 'side'
A-side
The A-side of a record that has been released as a single is the main song on it. You can also refer to the side of the record that contains this song as the A-side . Compare → B-side .
B-side
The B-side of a pop record had the less important or less popular song on it. Compare → A-side .
no-side
the end of a match , signalled by the referee's whistle
side-on
A side-on collision or view is a collision or view from the side of an object.
away side
In sport, a side is a team.
East Side
→ the East Side
flip side
The flip side of a record is the side that does not have the main song on it.
good side
In sport, a side is a team .
home side
the team that is playing on its home ground
open side
the side of the scrum on which the majority of the backs are ranged
side arm
any weapon carried on the person, by sling , belt , or holster , such as a sword , pistol , etc
side bet
a bet made, as with another player , in addition to one's principal bet
side card
the highest card in a hand that is not part of a scoring combination , as not being one of a pair, three of a kind , etc., and that serves to determine by its denomination the higher ranking of two otherwise equal hands
side curl
earlock
side deal
a transaction between two people for their private benefit , which is subsidiary to a contract negotiated by them on behalf of the organizations they represent
side dish
A side dish is an amount of a particular food that is served at the same time as the main dish.
side door
a door at the side of a building
side drum
a small double-headed drum carried at the side with snares that produce a rattling effect
side-foot
In football , if a player side-foots the ball, they kick it with the side of their foot.
side meat
salt pork or bacon
side road
A side road is a road which leads off a busier, more important road.
side step
a step to one side, as to avoid something, or a step taken sideways
side suit
Cards See plain suit
side tone
sound diverted from a telephone microphone to the earpiece so that a speaker hears his or her own voice at the same level and position as that of the respondent
side trim
a decorative feature on the side of a car
side trip
a brief excursion off the main route of an itinerary , as to visit a particular person or place
side view
a view of something at or from the side
tube-side
Tube-side processes are processes which happen in the tubes of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger .
weak side
the side of the court with fewer players
side by side
If two people or things are side by side , they are next to each other.
blind side
the side of the field between the scrum and the nearer touchline
credit side
the side of a balance sheet showing income and assets
debit side
The debit side of an account is the left-hand side.
funny side
A particular side of something such as a situation or someone's character is one aspect of it.
prompt side
the side of the stage where the prompter is, usually to the actor's left in Britain and to his or her right in the US
side chain
a group of atoms bound to an atom, usually a carbon , that forms part of a larger chain or ring in a molecule
side chair
a chair without arms , usually one of a set used at a dining table
side check
a checkrein passing back to the saddle from the side of a horse's head
side-dress
to place fertilizers on or in the soil near the roots of (growing plants)
side effect
The side-effects of a drug are the effects, usually bad ones, that the drug has on you in addition to its function of curing illness or pain .
side glance
a look sideways at someone or something
side horse
→ pommel horse
side issue
A side issue is an issue or subject that is not considered to be as important as the main one.
side judge
a referee who works on the side of the field and watches the receiver to ensure nothing illegal happens
side order
A side order is an amount of a food that you order in a restaurant to be served at the same time as the main dish.
side plate
a small plate used for bread or other accompaniments to a meal
side-saddle
When you ride a horse side-saddle , you sit on a special saddle with both your legs on one side rather than one leg on each side of the horse.
side salad
A side salad is a bowl of salad for one person which is served with a main meal .
side street
A side street is a quiet , often narrow street which leads off a busier street.
side table
a table intended to be placed against a wall
Chinese translation of 'side'
side
(saɪd)
n(c)
边(邊) (biān) (个(個), gè)
⇒ on both sides of the border边境两边 (biānjìng liǎng biān)
(= surface)[of cube]面 (miàn)
(= not back or front)[of building, vehicle]侧(側)面 (cèmiàn) (个(個), gè)
⇒ a van with his name on the side侧面写有他名字的货车 (cèmiàn xiě yǒu tā míngzi de huòchē)