side

/saɪd/

noun

  1. 1

    A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.

    A square has four sides.
  2. 2

    A flat surface of a three-dimensional object; a face.

    A cube has six sides.
  3. 3

    One half (left or right, top or bottom, front or back, etc.) of something or someone.

    Which side of the tray shall I put it on?  The patient was bleeding on the right side.
  4. 4

    A region in a specified position with respect to something.

    Meet me on the north side of the monument.
  5. 5

    The portion of the human torso usually covered by the arms when they are not raised; the areas on the left and right between the belly or chest and the back.

    I generally sleep on my side.
  6. 6

    One surface of a sheet of paper (used instead of "page", which can mean one or both surfaces.)

    John wrote 15 sides for his essay!
  7. 7

    One possible aspect of a concept, person or thing.

    Look on the bright side.
  8. 8

    One set of competitors in a game.

    Which side has kick-off?
  9. 9

    A sports team.

  10. 10

    A group having a particular allegiance in a conflict or competition.

    In the second world war, the Italians were on the side of the Germans.
  11. 11

    A recorded piece of music; a record, especially in jazz.

  12. 12

    Sidespin; english

    He had to put a bit of side on to hit the pink ball.
  13. 13

    A television channel, usually as opposed to the one currently being watched (from when there were only two channels).

    I just want to see what's on the other side — James said there was a good film on tonight.
  14. 14

    A dish that accompanies the main course; a side dish.

    Do you want a side of cole-slaw with that?
  15. 15

    A line of descent traced through one parent as distinguished from that traced through another.

    his mother's side of the family
  16. 16

    The batters faced in an inning by a particular pitcher

    Clayton Kershaw struck out the side in the 6th inning.
  17. 17

    An unjustified air of self-importance.

  18. 18

    A written monologue or part of a scene to be read by an actor at an audition.

  19. 19

    A man who prefers not to engage in anal sex during homosexual intercourse.

    My boyfriend and I are both sides, so we prefer to do oral on each other.

verb

  1. 1

    To ally oneself, be in an alliance, usually with "with" or rarely "in with"

    Which will you side with, good or evil?
  2. 2

    To lean on one side.

  3. 3

    To be or stand at the side of; to be on the side toward.

  4. 4

    To suit; to pair; to match.

  5. 5

    To work (a timber or rib) to a certain thickness by trimming the sides.

  6. 6

    To furnish with a siding.

    to side a house
  7. 7

    To provide with, as a side or accompaniment.

Synonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Being on the left or right, or toward the left or right; lateral.

  2. 2

    Indirect; oblique; incidental.

    a side issue; a side view or remark

verb

  1. 1

    To clear, tidy or sort.

adjective

  1. 1

    Wide; large; long, pendulous, hanging low, trailing; far-reaching.

  2. 2

    Far; distant.

adverb

  1. 1

    Widely; wide; far.

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