📒 either of the two halves of a surface, an object or an area that is divided by an imaginary central line
- the right side of the brain
- satellite links to the other side of the world
- on the… side (of something) They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan.
📒 a position or an area to the left or right of something
- He crossed the bridge to the other side of the river.
- The opposite side of the street was still in shadow.
- on a/the side (of something) There is a large window on either side of the front door.
📒 one of the flat surfaces of something that is not the top or bottom, front or back
- A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet.
- on the side (of something) Write your name on the side of the box.
- There's a scratch on the side of my car.
📒 the vertical or sloping surface around something, but not the top or bottom of it
- A path went up the side of the hill.
- Brush the sides of the tin with butter.
- We could see sheep grazing on the side of the mountain.
📒 a part near the edge of something; an area just beyond the edge of something
- The stream flows into the south side of the lake.
- A path leads down one side of the garden.
- We planted tulips along the side of the lawn.
📒 either the right or left part of a person’s body, from the armpit (= where the arm joins the body) to the hip (= where the leg joins the body)
- I've got a stitch in my side (= a sudden pain from running or laughing).
- She has a pain down her right side.
- on your side He was lying on his side.
📒 either of two surfaces of something flat and thin, such as paper or cloth
- The upper side of the leaf was a much darker green.
- The reverse side of the coin has a picture of a flower.
- on a/the side (of something) Write on one side of the paper only.
📒 the amount of writing needed to fill one side of a sheet of paper
- He told us not to write more than three sides.
📒 any of the flat surfaces of a solid object
- A cube has six sides.
- Each side of the pyramid is greater than five acres in area.
📒 any of the lines that form a flat shape such as a square or triangle
- a shape with five sides
- The farm buildings form three sides of a square.
📒 used in adjectives to state the number or type of sides
- a six-sided object
- a glass-sided container
📒 a place or position very near to somebody/something
- at/by somebody's/something's side Her husband stood at her side.
- She was glad to have him by her side.
- Keep close to my side.
📒 one of the two or more people or groups taking part in an argument, war, etc.
- Both sides agreed to restore diplomatic relations.
- At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides.
- Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war.
📒 one of the opinions, attitudes, or positions held by somebody in an argument, a business arrangement, etc.
- We heard both sides of the argument.
- I just want you to hear my side of the story first.
- One side of the debate is articulated best by France and Germany.
📒 a particular aspect of something, especially a situation or a person’s character
- These poems reveal her gentle side.
- It's interesting to see another side of a story that is so well known.
- It's good you can see the funny side of the situation.
📒 a feeling that you are better than other people
- There was no side to him at all.
📒 a sports team
- As captain, Pryce is confident of leading his side to victory.
- The French have a very strong side.
- We were on the winning/losing side.
📒 the part of your family that people belong to who are related either to your mother or to your father
- a cousin on my father’s side (= a child of my father’s brother or sister)
📒 a side dish (= a small amount of food, for example a salad, served with the main course of a meal)
- Your dinner comes with a choice of two sides.
📒 one of the two halves of an animal that has been killed for meat
📒 a television channel
- What's on the other side?
📒 to support and agree with somebody
- I'm definitely on your side in this.
- Whose side are you on anyway?
📒 the boyfriend or girlfriend of somebody who is already married or in a steady sexual relationship with somebody else
- Is he your bit on the side?
📒 to choose between two possible choices
📒 to show too much of a good quality in order to avoid showing too little
- I thought it was better to err on the side of caution (= to be too careful rather than take a risk).
📒 moving to the left and then to the right and then back again
- He shook his head slowly from side to side.
- The ship rolled from side to side.
- The cat sat with its tail twitching from side to side.
📒 from or living in a poor area or part of town
📒 to make somebody pleased with you/annoyed with you
📒 to be in a bad mood for the whole day for no particular reason
📒 said about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think they could be happier in a different place or situation
📒 to have something as an advantage that will make it more likely that you will achieve something
- She may not win this year, but she does have youth on her side.
📒 to know where you can get an advantage for yourself
📒 to be forced to change from feeling pleased or satisfied to feeling disappointed or annoyed
- He’ll be laughing on the other side of his face when he reads my letter.
📒 to fail to give your friends, family, etc. the help and support they expect, or to behave in a way that makes them disappointed
- You can always rely on Maggie—she’d never let the side down.
- I felt I was letting the side down by not going to the wedding.
📒 to be cheerful or positive about a bad situation, for example by thinking only of the advantages and not the disadvantages
- Look on the bright side. You managed to do more than I did.
📒 to stay with somebody, especially in order to take care of them
📒 in or from all directions; everywhere
- We realized we were surrounded on all sides.
- Disaster threatens on every side.
- She was bombarded with questions from all sides.
📒 slightly too big, small, high, etc.
- These shoes are a little on the tight side.
- Don’t you think you’re a bit on the short side to play basketball?
📒 used to introduce the good points about somebody/something, especially after the bad points have been mentioned
- On the credit side, she’s always willing to work very late.
📒 on the woman’s side of the family
📒 out of your way
- I left my bags on one side.
📒 to be dealt with later
- I put his complaint to one side until I had more time.
- Leaving that to one side for a moment, are there any other questions?
📒 younger or older than 40, 50, etc. years of age
📒 being especially careful; taking no risks
- I took some extra cash just to be on the safe side.
📒 in addition to your main job
- a mechanic who buys and sells cars on the side
📒 secretly or illegally
- He's married but he has a girlfriend on the side.
📒 served at the same time as the main part of the meal, but on a separate plate
📒 in trouble with the police
📒 the aspect of a situation that is the opposite of or contrasts with the one you have been talking about
📒 with the top part turned to the top; in the correct, normal position
- I dropped my toast, but luckily it fell right side up.
📒 close together and facing in the same direction
- There were two children ahead, walking side by side.
- The two sat side by side on the bench.
📒 together, without any difficulties
- We have been using both systems, side by side, for two years.
- The two communities exist happily side by side.
📒 used to refer to either of two opposite opinions on an issue
- The two countries are often on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to climate change.
- There are arguments on both sides of the aisle.
- On the other side of the fence there is anger at the reforms.
📒 to laugh a lot at somebody/something
📒 to express support for somebody in an argument
- She didn't think it was wise to take sides in their argument.
📒 to speak to somebody in private, especially in order to warn or tell them about something
📒 before a particular time, event, age, etc.
- They aren't likely to arrive this side of midnight.
📒 a person or thing that repeatedly annoys somebody or stops them from doing something
📒 used to say that somebody can wait for something to happen or can wait before doing something
📒 used to talk about two ways of looking at the same situation