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[saɪd] noun [C] I

1) either of the two parts or areas that something consists of

Motorists in Japan drive on the left side of the road.[/ex]

2) a surface of an object or shape, especially one that is not its front, back, bottom, or top

The ship was found lying on its side.[/ex]

A cube has six sides.[/ex]

The entrance is on the side of the building.[/ex]

3) any of the edges of a flat shape

A square has four sides.[/ex]

4) either of the flat surfaces of something that is thin such as a piece of paper or a coin

Use the lined side of the paper.[/ex]

5) the general area of your body from your shoulder down to your waist

I had a sharp pain in my right side.[/ex]

His arms hung limply by his sides.[/ex]

6) the part of a hill that slopes and is between the top and the bottom

7) one aspect of a situation or subject

I still haven't heard her side of the story.[/ex]

Fortunately, my boss saw the funny side of the situation.[/ex]

8) one of two or more groups of people who are opposing each other

The agreement has been signed by both sides.[/ex]

Don't get annoyed with me – I'm on your side (= supporting you)![/ex]

I'm not taking sides (= showing support for one person and not another) in this argument.[/ex]

Mary always takes your side (= supports you).[/ex]

9) a sports team

Our side lost.[/ex]

10) a part of your family, either your father's set of relatives or your mother's

Which side of the family is his uncle from?[/ex]

Rose is my cousin on my mother's side.[/ex]

11) British

a television channel

Which side is the film on?[/ex]

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at/by sb's side — 1) beside someone[/ex]

She sat by his side.[/ex]

— 2) supporting someone, or remaining loyal to them

The family will be at her side throughout the trial.[/ex]

from all sides — from all directions towards one object or person[/ex]

Suddenly the crowd came at him from all sides.[/ex]

from side to side — moving from left to right, then from right to left, then back again[/ex]

on the side — in addition to what is usual[/ex]

The band's lead singer has been making solo appearances on the side.[/ex]

on the...side — slightly, but not very[/ex]

It's a nice hotel, but the rooms are on the small side (=rather small) .[/ex]

put sth to one side — to not talk about something, deal with it, or use it now[/ex]

Let's put the question of blame to one side for a minute.[/ex]

side by side — directly next to each other[/ex]

The two girls stood side by side.[/ex]

See:

coin I

II

adj

side [saɪd]

1) not in or on the central part of something

a side door[/ex]

2) less important or less relevant

a side issue[/ex]

III verb side [saɪd] - side with sb