saɪd
saɪdleft/right
1 [countable, usually singular] either of the two halves of a surface, an object or an area that is divided by an imaginary central lineThey drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan.the right side of the brainsatellite links to the other side of the worldShe was on the far side of the room.They crossed from one side of London to the other.Keep on your side of the bed!2 [countable, usually singular] a position or an area to the left or right of somethingThere is a large window on either side of the front door.He crossed the bridge to the other side of the river.people on both sides of the AtlanticShe tilted her head to one side.not top or bottom
3 [countable] one of the flat surfaces of something that is not the top or bottom, front or backWrite your name on the side of the box.There's a scratch on the side of my car.The kitchen door is at the side of the house.a side door/entrance/windowNow lay the jar on its side.A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet.4 [countable] the vertical or sloping surface around something, but not the top or bottom of itA path went up the side of the hill.Brush the sides of the tin with butter. see also hillside, mountainsideedge
5 [countable] a part or an area of something near the edge and away from the middleShe sat on the side of the bed.A van was parked at the side of the road.the south side of the lakeThe player received treatment on the side of the pitch.We planted tulips along the side of the lawn. see also bedside, fireside, ringside, riverside, roadside, seasideof body
6 [countable, usually singular] either the right or left part of a person's body, from the armpit (= where the arm joins the body) to the hipShe has a pain down her right side.He was lying on his side.near to somebody/something
7 [singular] a place or position very near to somebody/somethingKeep close to my side.Her husband stood at her side.of something flat and thin
8 [countable] either of two surfaces of something flat and thin, such as paper or clothWrite on one side of the paper only.Fry the steaks for two minutes on each side.page
9 [countable] the amount of writing needed to fill one side of a sheet of paperHe told us not to write more than three sides.mathematics
10 [countable] any of the flat surfaces of a solid objectA cube has six sides.11 [countable] any of the lines that form a flat shape such as a square or trianglea shape with five sidesThe farm buildings form three sides of a square.-sided
12 used in adjectives to state the number or type of sidesa six-sided objecta glass-sided containerin war/argument
13 [countable] one of the two or more people or groups taking part in an argument, war, etcEach side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war.We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides.At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides.to be on the winning/losing sideThere are faults on both sides.The two sides announced a deal yesterday.14 [countable] one of the opinions, attitudes or positions held by somebody in an argument, a business arrangement, etcWe heard both sides of the argument.I just want you to hear my side of the story first.Will you keep your side of the bargain?aspect
15 [countable] a particular aspect of something, especially a situation or a person's characterThese poems reveal her gentle side.This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed.the darker side of human natureIt's good you can see the funny side of the situation.I'll take care of that side of things.feeling that you are better
16 [uncountable] (British English, informal) a feeling that you are better than other peopleThere was no side to him at all.sports team
17 [countable] (British English) a sports teamAs captain, Pryce is confident of leading his side to victory.The French have a very strong side.We were on the winning/losing side.of family
18 [countable] the part of your family that people belong to who are related either to your mother or to your fathera cousin on my father's side (= a child of my father's brother or sister)meat
20 [countable] a side of beef/bacon, etc. one of the two halves of an animal that has been killed for meatTV channel
21 [countable] (old-fashioned, British English, informal) a television channelWhat's on the other side?Idioms
come down on one side of the fence or the other
to choose between two possible choices
from side to side
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.get on the right/wrong side of somebody
to make somebody pleased with you/annoyed with you
have something on your side
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.let the side down
(especially British English) to fail to give your friends, family, etc. the help and support they expect, or to behave in a way that makes them disappointedYou can always rely on Maggie—she'd never let the side down.not leave somebody's side
to stay with somebody, especially in order to take care of them
on/from all sides
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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.on the big, small, high, etc. side
(informal) slightly too big, small, high, etcThese shoes are a little on the tight side.Don't you think you're a bit on the short side to play basketball?on the other side of the fence
in a situation that is different from the one that you are in
on the right/wrong side of 40, 50, etc.
(informal) younger or older than 40, 50, etc. years of ageon the side
(informal)1 in addition to your main joba mechanic who buys and sells cars on the side2 secretly or illegallyHe's married but he has a girlfriend on the side.3 (especially North American English) (of food in a restaurant) served at the same time as the main part of the meal, but on a separate plateon/to one side
1 out of your wayI left my bags on one side.2 to be dealt with laterI put his complaint to one side until I had more time.Leaving that to one side for a moment, are there any other questions?be on somebody's side
to support and agree with somebody
I'm definitely on your side in this.Whose side are you on anyway?the other side of the coin
the aspect of a situation that is the opposite of or contrasts with the one you have been talking about
side by side
1 close together and facing in the same directionThere were two children ahead, walking side by side.2 together, without any difficultiesWe have been using both systems, side by side, for two years.The two communities exist happily side by side.take sides
to express support for somebody in a disagreement
She didn't think it was wise to take sides in their argument.take/draw somebody to one side
to speak to somebody in private, especially in order to warn or tell them about something
this side of…
before a particular time, event, age, etc
They aren't likely to arrive this side of midnight.