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noun (plural sides) |
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1. perimeter of figure: a line segment that forms part of the perimeter of a plane geometric figure
  A square has four sides.
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2. surface of figure: a surface of a solid geometric figure
A cube has six sides.
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3. surface of something flat: either of the two surfaces of a flat object
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4. left or right of something: the left or right of an object as opposed to the top, bottom, front, or back
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5. either division: either of two parts or areas into which something can be divided relative to the observer
The playing field is on the far side of the park.
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6. place relative to center: a location, place, or direction relative to a central point
We live on the east side of the city.
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7. place separated by barrier: either of the areas separated by a barrier or boundary
We live on the east side of the river.
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8. vertical surface: a vertical surface of something
the side of a building
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9. edge of something: the area at the edge of something
the side of the road
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10. half of body: either half of the body of an animal or person, especially the area of a person's body between the shoulder and the hip
My side aches.
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11. half of carcass: half of a meat carcass
a side of pork
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12. nearby position: the place next to somebody or something
Come stand at my side.
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13. party in contest: any one of two or more opposing persons, teams, groups, or factions
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14. opinion in dispute: any one of the positions or opinions held in a dispute
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15. supporters: the group of people who support a particular party in a dispute
I'm on your side.
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16. aspect: an aspect or view of an issue or event
the funny side of a situation
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17. part of family: a line of descent
He gets his red hair from his father's side.
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18. food
Same as side dish
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19. U.K. arrogance: an air of pretentiousness, arrogance, or superiority
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You wouldn't think he was a high court judge - there's no side to him.
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20. U.K. cue games
Same as Englishn (sense 5)
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adjective |
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1. at side: situated at or on a side
The side door is open.
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2. from side: directed to or from the side
a side blow
a side view
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verb (past and past participle sid·ed, present participle sid·ing, 3rd person present singular sides) |
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1. intransitive verb align with or against somebody: to align with or against one or other of the persons, teams, groups, or factions in a contest or dispute
We all sided with the home team.
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2. transitive verb fit building with outer walls: to fit a building with boards siding that form an outer skin
side the barn
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| [ Old English sīde< Germanic] |
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be on the safe side to take as few risks, or eliminate as many risks, as possible
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be on the wrong side of a particular age to be older than a particular age (informal)
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get or keep on the right side of somebody to get into or remain in somebody's favor
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get on the wrong side of somebody to make yourself disliked by somebody
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look on the bright side to make a deliberate attempt to see the positive aspects of a situation instead of the negative ones
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on the side
1. illegally or secretly
2. in addition to a main job or activity
3. foodas an additional separate dish
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side by side close beside each other
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take sides to support one person or group against another
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the other side of the coin the contrasting or contrary aspect of something
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the wrong side of the tracks the less affluent and socially advantaged part of a town or area (informal)
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this side of almost at or just short of
The negotiations stalled just this side of an agreement.
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to one side out of the focus of attention for the moment, to be dealt with later
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