1side 
/ˈsaɪd/ noun
plural sides /ˈsaɪd/ noun 1 [count] : a place, space, or direction that is away from or beyond the center of something
▪ The army was attacked from all sides. ▪ the right-hand side of the street ▪ the opposite side of the room ▪ Move over. This is my side of the bed. — often used with on or to ▪ You have some dirt on the side of your face. ▪ The car was hit on the driver's side. ▪ They live on the other side of town. ▪ The cabins are on the east side of the lake. ▪ Guards stood on either side of the gate. ▪ The army was surrounded on every side. ▪ He sat on the side [=edge] of the bed. ▪ The statue is leaning to the side. ▪ The dog tilted its head to one side. ▪ Pull over to the side of the road. 2 [count] a : an outer surface or part of something
▪ The box says, “THIS SIDE UP.” — often + of ▪ the dark side of the moon ▪ You should season both sides of the steak before you grill it.
b : one of the surfaces of an object that is not the front, back, top, or bottom — often + of ▪ Nutritional information can be found on the side of the box. ▪ Red cloth decorated the front and sides of the platform. ▪ The side of the car was badly dented.
c : one of the two surfaces of a thin object
▪ Flip the record over and play the other side. — often + of ▪ She wrote on both sides of the paper. ▪ Look on the back side of the note. 3 [count] : a line that forms part of a geometric shape
▪ A square has four sides. : a surface that forms part of a geometric object ▪ A cube has six sides. 4 [count] : one of the slopes of a hill or mountain — often + of ▪ the steep side of the hill ▪ They built a house on the side of a mountain. — see also hillside, mountainside 5 [count] a : the right or left part of your body
▪ She likes to sleep on her right side. : the right or left part of your body from your shoulder to your hip ▪ I have a pain in my left side. ▪ We laughed so much that our sides hurt.
b : the place directly to the right or left of someone — usually singular ▪ I stood at/by her side as she spoke to reporters. ▪ I was standing on her left side. ▪ She set/put the book to the/one side and looked out the window. — often used figuratively ▪ His wife stood at/by his side [=remained loyal to him] throughout the scandal. ▪ Promise me that you will not leave my side. [=abandon me] — see also blind side 6 [count] : one of two or more opinions, positions, etc., that disagree with each other
▪ He listened to both sides of the argument. ▪ My side [=version] of the story is different from his. ▪ She has since changed sides on that issue. ▪ You are both my friends, so I don't want to choose/pick/take sides. [=support one person and not the other] ▪ Are you on my side or his? [=do you support me or him?] ▪ Whose side are you on, anyway? ▪ People on both sides of the dispute [=people who support one position and people who support the other position] agree that changes are necessary. — see also on your side (below) 7 [count] : one of the two or more people or groups that are involved in an argument, war, etc.
▪ All sides agreed on the treaty. ▪ Each side accuses the other of delaying progress. 8 [count] a : a sports team
▪ There are 11 players on each side. ▪ Our side won the game. ▪ (Brit) a football side ▪ We need to choose/pick sides [=to decide which players will be on each team] before we start playing.
b baseball : the players on a team who bat in an inning — usually singular ▪ The pitcher struck out the side [=struck out three batters] in the first inning. 9 a [count] : a particular part or feature of something that is opposite to or different from another part or feature
▪ There are good/positive and bad/negative sides to owning your own business. — often + of ▪ He's learning about the sales side of the business. ▪ She kept her side of the bargain/deal. [=she did what she agreed to do] — see also downside, flip side, upside
b — used in phrases like on the large side, on the heavy side, etc., to describe someone or something as somewhat heavy, large, etc. ▪ She has always been a little on the heavy side. [=has always been somewhat heavy] ▪ These pants are on the tight side. [=are a little tight] ▪ The sauce is a bit on the spicy side. [=is a bit spicy] ▪ Your boyfriend is on the young side for you, isn't he? 10 [count] a : a part of someone's personality that is opposite or different from another part
▪ I have never seen this side of you before. ▪ He is in touch with his feminine side.
b — used in phrases like be/get on someone's good/bad side and be/get on the right/wrong side of someone to talk about doing things that cause someone to like you or dislike you ▪ Trust me. You don't want to get on his bad side. [=you don't want to make him annoyed or angry] ▪ She tries to keep/stay on her boss's good side by finishing all of her work on time. ▪ If you get on the wrong side of him [=if you make him annoyed or angry] he can be very mean. 11 [count] : the ancestors or relatives of your mother or your father
▪ She gets her red hair from her mother's side. ▪ Both sides of his family are Irish. ▪ my grandfather on my father's side [=my father's father] 12 [count] US : a small amount of food that is ordered in addition to the main meal — often + of ▪ I ordered a side of fries with my hamburger. 13 [count] : one of the two halves of an animal that is eaten as food — usually + of ▪ a side of bacon/pork/beef 14 [count] chiefly Brit : a page of writing on one side of a piece of paper
▪ I wrote two sides in response to the question. 15 [count] Brit, informal + old-fashioned : a television channel — usually singular ▪ What's on the other side?
▪ The army was attacked from all sides. ▪ the right-hand side of the street ▪ the opposite side of the room ▪ Move over. This is my side of the bed. — often used with on or to ▪ You have some dirt on the side of your face. ▪ The car was hit on the driver's side. ▪ They live on the other side of town. ▪ The cabins are on the east side of the lake. ▪ Guards stood on either side of the gate. ▪ The army was surrounded on every side. ▪ He sat on the side [=edge] of the bed. ▪ The statue is leaning to the side. ▪ The dog tilted its head to one side. ▪ Pull over to the side of the road.
▪ The box says, “THIS SIDE UP.” — often + of ▪ the dark side of the moon ▪ You should season both sides of the steak before you grill it.
b : one of the surfaces of an object that is not the front, back, top, or bottom — often + of ▪ Nutritional information can be found on the side of the box. ▪ Red cloth decorated the front and sides of the platform. ▪ The side of the car was badly dented.
c : one of the two surfaces of a thin object
▪ Flip the record over and play the other side. — often + of ▪ She wrote on both sides of the paper. ▪ Look on the back side of the note.
▪ A square has four sides. : a surface that forms part of a geometric object ▪ A cube has six sides.
▪ She likes to sleep on her right side. : the right or left part of your body from your shoulder to your hip ▪ I have a pain in my left side. ▪ We laughed so much that our sides hurt.
b : the place directly to the right or left of someone — usually singular ▪ I stood at/by her side as she spoke to reporters. ▪ I was standing on her left side. ▪ She set/put the book to the/one side and looked out the window. — often used figuratively ▪ His wife stood at/by his side [=remained loyal to him] throughout the scandal. ▪ Promise me that you will not leave my side. [=abandon me] — see also blind side
▪ He listened to both sides of the argument. ▪ My side [=version] of the story is different from his. ▪ She has since changed sides on that issue. ▪ You are both my friends, so I don't want to choose/pick/take sides. [=support one person and not the other] ▪ Are you on my side or his? [=do you support me or him?] ▪ Whose side are you on, anyway? ▪ People on both sides of the dispute [=people who support one position and people who support the other position] agree that changes are necessary. — see also on your side (below)
▪ All sides agreed on the treaty. ▪ Each side accuses the other of delaying progress.
▪ There are 11 players on each side. ▪ Our side won the game. ▪ (Brit) a football side ▪ We need to choose/pick sides [=to decide which players will be on each team] before we start playing.
b baseball : the players on a team who bat in an inning — usually singular ▪ The pitcher struck out the side [=struck out three batters] in the first inning.
▪ There are good/positive and bad/negative sides to owning your own business. — often + of ▪ He's learning about the sales side of the business. ▪ She kept her side of the bargain/deal. [=she did what she agreed to do] — see also downside, flip side, upside
b — used in phrases like on the large side, on the heavy side, etc., to describe someone or something as somewhat heavy, large, etc. ▪ She has always been a little on the heavy side. [=has always been somewhat heavy] ▪ These pants are on the tight side. [=are a little tight] ▪ The sauce is a bit on the spicy side. [=is a bit spicy] ▪ Your boyfriend is on the young side for you, isn't he?
▪ I have never seen this side of you before. ▪ He is in touch with his feminine side.
b — used in phrases like be/get on someone's good/bad side and be/get on the right/wrong side of someone to talk about doing things that cause someone to like you or dislike you ▪ Trust me. You don't want to get on his bad side. [=you don't want to make him annoyed or angry] ▪ She tries to keep/stay on her boss's good side by finishing all of her work on time. ▪ If you get on the wrong side of him [=if you make him annoyed or angry] he can be very mean.
▪ She gets her red hair from her mother's side. ▪ Both sides of his family are Irish. ▪ my grandfather on my father's side [=my father's father]
▪ I wrote two sides in response to the question.
a thorn in the/your side — see thorn
err on the side of — see err
(from) side to side
: moving to the left and then to the right
▪ She shook her head from side to side in disagreement. ▪ waving the flags from side to side ▪ He moved side to side on the tennis court.
▪ She shook her head from side to side in disagreement. ▪ waving the flags from side to side ▪ He moved side to side on the tennis court.
let the side down
Brit : to disappoint your family, friends, etc., by failing to do what is needed or expected
▪ I feel like I really let the side down. [=let everyone down]
▪ I feel like I really let the side down. [=let everyone down]
on side
Brit : included among the group of people who support a particular goal, project, etc.
▪ We need to keep everyone on side. [=on board]
▪ We need to keep everyone on side. [=on board]
on the bright side — see bright
on the credit side — see 1credit
on the debit side — see 1debit
on the right/wrong side of 30, 40, 50 (etc.)
informal : younger/older than 30, 40, 50 (etc.)
▪ She's still on the right side of 40. [=younger than 40]
▪ She's still on the right side of 40. [=younger than 40]
on the side 1 a : in addition to the main item in a meal
▪ We were served salmon with rice and grilled vegetables on the side.
b : served next to something rather than on top of it
▪ For my salad, I'd like Italian dressing on the side. 2 : in addition to your main job
▪ She sells insurance on the side. 3 : as part of a secret romantic relationship that is outside of your marriage or main romantic relationship
▪ a married man with a girlfriend on the side ▪ She had a fiancé but was seeing another man on the side.
▪ We were served salmon with rice and grilled vegetables on the side.
b : served next to something rather than on top of it
▪ For my salad, I'd like Italian dressing on the side.
▪ She sells insurance on the side.
▪ a married man with a girlfriend on the side ▪ She had a fiancé but was seeing another man on the side.
on the wrong/right side of the law
— used to say that someone is or is not living the life of a criminal ▪ He has been on the wrong side of the law since he stole a car at the age of 17. ▪ Now that she's out of prison she's trying to stay on the right side of the law. [=trying not to get into trouble with the police]
on your side
: as an advantage
▪ He is not a very tall basketball player, but he does have quickness on his side. : helping you to succeed ▪ Luck seems to be on your side tonight. ▪ Time is on our side. [=we have a lot of time to do what we need to do] — see also 1side 6 (above)
▪ He is not a very tall basketball player, but he does have quickness on his side. : helping you to succeed ▪ Luck seems to be on your side tonight. ▪ Time is on our side. [=we have a lot of time to do what we need to do] — see also 1side 6 (above)
side by side 1 : next to each other and facing in the same direction
▪ We walked side by side down the hallway. ▪ They stood side by side at the altar. 2 : together or very close to each other
▪ The tribes have lived peacefully side by side for many years. ▪ People worked side by side to rescue the trapped coal miners.
▪ We walked side by side down the hallway. ▪ They stood side by side at the altar.
▪ The tribes have lived peacefully side by side for many years. ▪ People worked side by side to rescue the trapped coal miners.
split your sides (laughing) — see 1split
the other side of the coin — see 1coin
the wrong side of the tracks — see 1track
this side of 1 a : very nearly (something)
▪ Their actions were just this side of illegal. [=were almost but not quite illegal]
b : that is not (something) : other than (something)
▪ the worst punishment this side of death 2 Brit : before
▪ She's not likely to be back this side of Monday week.
▪ Their actions were just this side of illegal. [=were almost but not quite illegal]
b : that is not (something) : other than (something)
▪ the worst punishment this side of death
▪ She's not likely to be back this side of Monday week.
to the/one side 1 : to a place that is on one side : aside
▪ Please move/step to the side. I need to get past you. ▪ He put his luggage to one side. ▪ She took the boy to the side [=away from other people] and told him to behave. 2 : in a state in which something is not dealt with, done, or used until a later time : aside
▪ Let's put/leave that question to the side for a moment. ▪ He set his household chores to the side to finish writing his essay. ▪ They managed to put some money to the side every month. — see also 1side 1 (above)
▪ Please move/step to the side. I need to get past you. ▪ He put his luggage to one side. ▪ She took the boy to the side [=away from other people] and told him to behave.
▪ Let's put/leave that question to the side for a moment. ▪ He set his household chores to the side to finish writing his essay. ▪ They managed to put some money to the side every month. — see also 1side 1 (above)
two sides of the same coin — see 1coin
— compare 4side
