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side S0387500 (sīd)n.1. Mathematics a. A line bounding a plane figure.b. A surface bounding a solid figure.2. a. A surface of an object, especially a surface joining a top and bottom: the four sides of a box.b. A surface of an object that lies on the left or right of that object as viewed from the front or back: From the shore, I watched my friends dive off the side of the boat.c. Either of the two surfaces of a thin, flat object: the front side of a piece of paper.3. 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.4. 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.5. 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.6. 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.7. 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.8. A distinct aspect: the shy side of his personality.9. Line of descent: my aunt on my mother's side.10. sidesa. An incomplete script that shows the lines and cues of a single performer only.b. An incomplete script that shows only what is to be filmed on a specific day or shoot.11. Chiefly British In billiards, the spin given to a propelled ball by striking it off center.adj.1. Located on a side: a side door.2. From or to one side; oblique: a side view.3. Minor; incidental: a side interest.4. In addition to the main part; supplementary: a side benefit.v. sid·ed, sid·ing, sides v.tr.1. To provide sides or siding for: side a frame house with aluminum.2. To be positioned next to: a couch that is sided by low tables.v.intr. To align oneself in a disagreement: sided with the conservatives in Congress; siding against the bill.Phrasal Verb: side out Sports In volleyball, to gain the right to serve by winning a volley served by the opposing team.Idioms: on the side1. In addition to the main portion: coleslaw on the side.2. In addition to the main occupation or activity: did some consulting work on the side. side by side Next to each other; close together. this side of Informal Verging on; short of: shady deals that were just this side of criminal. [Middle English, from Old English sīde.]ThesaurusAdv. | 1.on the side - without official authorization; "he had made some money on the side"unofficially |
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on the side1. In addition to a main course in a meal; as a side dish. I'd like the barbecue ribs, please, with cole slaw and corn on the side.2. In addition to one's main job or activity; as a supplemental pasttime or source of income. I'm a web developer, but I also write articles for a music magazine on the side. They're my main band, but I also play in a few groups on the side. I'm mostly into watercolors, but I like to dabble in some drawing on the side.3. As or with a partner outside of one's main relationship, typically outside of one's marriage. She's been with her husband for 30 years, so it was a shock to everyone when we found out she had a lover on the side. My ex was so shady, always seeing girls on the side and then lying about it.See also: on, sideon the side 1. Lit. extra, such as with a job or an additional order of food. I would like an order of eggs with toast on the side, please. She is a bank teller and works as a waitress on the side. 2. Fig. in addition to one's spouse. He is married, but also has a woman on the side. She has boyfriends on the side, but her husband knows about them.See also: on, sideon the side1. In addition to the main portion of something; also, in addition to one's regular job. For example, He ordered some French fries on the side, or She often prepared tax returns on the side. [Second half of 1800s] 2. See on someone's side; on the side of the angels. See also: on, sideon the side 1 in addition to your regular job or as a subsidiary source of income. 2 secretly, especially with regard to a sexual relationship in addition to your legal or regular partner. 3 served separately from the main dish.See also: on, sideon the ˈside 1 in addition to your main job: He’s a teacher but he does some journalism on the side. 2 (informal) secretly: Even after he was married he still had a girlfriend on the side.See also: on, sideon the side1. mod. extra, such as with a job or a side order of food. I would like an order of eggs with toast on the side, please. 2. mod. extramarital; in addition to one’s spouse. He is married, but also has a woman on the side. See also: on, side on the side1. In addition to the main portion: coleslaw on the side.2. In addition to the main occupation or activity: did some consulting work on the side.See also: on, sideEncyclopediaSeesideAcronymsSeeOTSon the side Related to on the side: err on the side of cautionSynonyms for on the sideadv without official authorizationSynonyms |