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side

side

∞ 1.0
A flat edge or surface of a shape like a square
  • noun
  • /saɪd/
: lado
  • The artist focused on the left side of the canvas, creating a beautiful landscape.
  • left side
  • right side
  • one side

You push this side and pull this side, push and then pull.

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Examples

  • The carpenter measured each side of the table to ensure it was perfectly square.

  • Cones were placed at regular intervals along the side of the tennis court.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Take this, put this to the side, go have fun.

  • You push this side and pull this side, push and then pull.

  • This side is perfect, and this side just broke in half.

  • Thought it would be on the side of the road.

  • Just on the other side of the river.

  • The whole west side of my house loses its paint job!

  • The peeling painted numbers on the side of the building matched the ones.

    Academic text (2008)
  • When building the fence, make sure the side facing the street is smooth and even.

Synonyms

wall
vsside
∞ 1.0

A vertical structure that divides or surrounds an area, like part of a building

is any surface, edge, or boundary not necessarily a standing structure
outside
vsside
446 1.0

The outer side of something that is not the inside

is the general surface, edge, or boundary for any object or place
face
vsside
260 1.0

The main front surface of an object or tool

is any surface, edge, or boundary rather than only the front
flank
vsside
89 3.9

The side part of something, like the side of a body, hill, or army

is a general surface or boundary rather than a specific lateral part
boundary
vsside
54 3.1

A line or fence that marks the edge of an area and separates it from another

is a surface or edge of an object rather than only a separating line
margin
vsside
34 3.6

Area along the edge of something like a field or page

is the more general surface or edge, not limited to inner strips
border
vsside
27 1.1

An edge around something like a picture or rug used to make it look nicer

is the wider idea of surface or edge, not just decorative edging
periphery
vsside
27 6.5

The outer edge of an area, group, or idea

is a general surface or edge not only the distant outer edge
wayside
vsside
24 5.8

The edge of a road or path often with plants

is the general surface, edge, or boundary not specific to roads
backside
vsside
22 1.6

The rear side of something like a building or card

is any surface, edge, or boundary, not limited to the rear

Antonyms

center
  • US
692 1.0

The middle point of something that is equally far from all sides

153 3.0

The inside part of something, like a room or box

Idioms

148 2.2

Next to each other in the same place

To show an opposite idea in a discussion

A positive part of a hard situation that gives hope

72 1.0

Close to you to give help and company

on the side
  • Informal
69 3.9

Doing extra work besides your main job often without your boss's permission

37 3.7

Try to find something positive in a bad situation

19 6.3

A person or thing that keeps causing trouble for someone

Lots of time that helps you succeed

8 8.2

To do risky, adventurous things outside your usual life

6 8.3

To support views future people will judge as morally wrong

5 7.3

A time when someone is in a bad mood for no clear reason

Acting in a good and fair way to help others

A view that disagrees with your opinion in a discussion

To listen to people with the opposite view before deciding

1 3.4

Living or working closely together in the same place

1 7.5

Focus on the bad parts of a situation and expect the worst

The inside of clothing shows on the outside

Act to protect your own interests

Speak quietly so other people nearby do not hear you

Compounds

side effect
  • Specialized
260 3.3

An unwanted health change caused by a medicine or treatment

168 3.0

A person's view in a discussion or argument

145 1.1

The part of a place or building that faces east

143 5.7

Parts of a person, thing or situation that are hidden and harmful

123 1.0

The part of a city or building that faces west

bright side
  • Informal
105 3.4

A positive or hopeful part of a hard situation

65 2.3

The southern part of a town or city

63 1.6

A place that is directly across from another place

61 1.0

The part of something that faces north

48 4.1

The other side of something that shows a different, often negative, effect

41 3.7

The part of a place or object that is most distant from you

39 3.7

Moving left and right repeatedly from a middle point

37 1.0

A door on the side of a building used as an entrance or exit instead of the front door

24 2.2

A small street off a main road that usually ends there

24 1.6

The side of a building or place that faces south and gets more sun

22 1.0

A small food served with the main dish to add flavor

12 2.3

The top surface of an object that faces up

11 3.2

Placed so the top part faces up

9 3.2

A picture or view of something seen from the side

8 3.7

The side of a team that is less strong and less protected

The half of the Moon that we never see from Earth

8 1.7

A small road that turns off a main road

An egg fried on one side with the yolk still runny on top

7 3.2

A pocket on the side of a pool table where you sink balls

7 2.7

A small extra dish served with the main meal

An outside door at the side of a building used instead of the main door

6 4.1

A less important topic that distracts from the main subject

5 2.1

An area of land at the side of a house used for a small garden or play

5 5.1

The side you cannot see that may make you miss things

supply-side economics
  • Specialized
5 7.2

An economic idea that growth comes from businesses making more goods and investing when governments cut taxes and remove rules

side of beef
  • Specialized
4 4.2

One of the two large halves of a cow cut for sale as meat

4 4.4

A small gun you hold and fire with one hand

A large salted piece of pork from a pig's side, often smoked and sliced

3 2.2

The upper surface of a thing, like paper or cake

An evil part of a mysterious power that bad characters use in Star Wars

side gig
  • Informal
2 3.7

A small job done in free time to earn extra money

The side that faces the wind on a ship or land

1 6.0

A single-panel cartoon series by Gary Larson with dark, strange jokes

1 6.3

The side that is protected from the wind, for example behind a hill

strong side
  • Jargon
1 3.9

The side of a team with more players or strength

1 3.5

The side of the body that is stronger or more coordinated

1 3.4

A chair with a straight back and no arms placed beside a table

leeward side
  • Specialized
1 5.9

The side of something protected from the wind

1 4.6

A quick look to the side that shows a feeling or intention

side curtain airbag
  • Specialized
1 3.3

A large bag that inflates above side windows to protect heads in a side crash

The outside of clothing or fabric faces outward

1 7.9

An official in American football who watches plays and passes downfield on one sideline

side bitch
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who has a romantic or sexual relationship with someone already in a relationship

A strip of hair on each side of a man's face in front of the ears

1 6.5

A small room beside a church aisle for private prayer or small services

side-blotched lizard
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A small spotted lizard with a dark spot on each side behind the front legs

side of meat
  • Specialized
1 5.5

A large half of an animal prepared and sold for eating

1 4.4

The party in a dispute that has more power or resources

debit side
  • Specialized
1 5.7

The left side of an account that shows payments and costs

dork side
  • Informal
1 9.9

The part of a person that likes nerdy, awkward, or not fashionable things and shows it playfully

1 7.7

A part of Star Wars about a good kind of power that Jedi use

side of pork
  • Specialized
1 3.8

One half of a butchered pig before it is cut into smaller pieces

side-wheeler
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A steamboat with a large paddle wheel on each side that moves it through water

Harmful effects of modern tools and devices that hurt people and society, for example losing privacy or loneliness

1 5.5

A quick glance to the side that shows a feeling or meaning

The inside of clothing shows on the outside

1 7.9

A part of a ship or building that faces the wind

1 3.5

A small musical instrument with two tight skins and wires under one skin used in bands and orchestras

credit side
  • Specialized
6.0

The side of an account that shows money received or amounts added

A phrase people use to say someone chooses the right thing

9.2

Part of a person that shows traditional male traits like strength or confidence

A part of a person that tries to find spiritual meaning by causing or feeling pain

8.8

A leather-covered round piece with two handles used by men in gymnastics

side sill
  • Specialized
9.5

A long metal beam along the side of a train that supports the floor and body

side-fill monitor
  • Specialized
7.2

A speaker at the side of a stage that helps performers hear the sound

side-striped jackal
  • South African
9.9

A medium-sized wild dog with a pale stripe along each side

strong side
  • Jargon
6.0

The pair that holds most high cards and is likely to win most tricks

Surface Forms

side singular
sides plural

Etymology

Side comes from an old English word sīd meaning 'long' or 'wide', and it became a word for a surface or edge of something, as you can see in inside and outside, so side now means the surface, edge, or boundary of an object or shape.