side
side
/saɪd/
left/right
the right side of the brain
satellite links to the other side of the world
on the… side (of something) They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan.
She 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!
a factory on the west side of town
e.g.
I was still on the right side of thirty by a few days, あと数日でやっと30になるという年ごろだし、
Collocations
adjective
preposition
side of
at one side
at the side…
phrases
He crossed the bridge to the other side of the river.
The opposite side of the street was still in shadow.
on a/the side (of something) There is a large window on either side of the front door.
people on both sides of the Atlantic
a town on this side of the border
She saw James standing on the other side of the fence.
She 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 back A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet.
on the side (of something) Write your name on the side of the box.
There's a scratch on the side of my car.
Now lay the jar on its side.
The ship was damaged on her starboard side.
at the side (of something) The kitchen door is at the side of the house.
a side door/window/panel
a side wall/entrance
4 countable the vertical or sloping surface around something, but not the top or bottom of it A path went up the side of the hill.
Brush the sides of the tin with butter.
We could see sheep grazing on the side of the mountain.
edge
5 countable a part near the edge of something; an area just beyond the edge of something The stream flows into the south side of the lake.
A path leads down one side of the garden.
We planted tulips along the side of the lawn.
on the side of something She sat on the side of the bed.
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch.
at the side of something A van was parked at the side of the road.
of 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 hip (= where the leg joins the body) I've got a stitch in my side (= a sudden pain from running or laughing).
She has a pain down her right side.
on your side He was lying on his side.
Collocations
adjective
side + verb
preposition
down your side
in the/your side
on your side…
phrases
at somebody’s side
a pain in your side…
of something flat and thin
7 countable either of two surfaces of something flat and thin, such as paper or cloth The upper side of the leaf was a much darker green.
The reverse side of the coin has a picture of a flower.
on a/the side (of something) Write on one side of the paper only.
Fry the steaks for two minutes on each side.
page
8 countable the amount of writing needed to fill one side of a sheet of paper He told us not to write more than three sides.
mathematics
9 countable any of the flat surfaces of a solid object A cube has six sides.
Each side of the pyramid is greater than five acres in area.
10 countable any of the lines that form a flat shape such as a square or triangle a shape with five sides
The farm buildings form three sides of a square.
-sided
11 used in adjectives to state the number or type of sides
a six-sided object
a glass-sided container
near to somebody/something
12 singular a place or position very near to somebody/something at/by somebody's/something's side
Her husband stood at her side.
She was glad to have him by her side.
Keep close to my side.
Her friends never seem to leave her side.
He rushed to be at her side.
in war/argument
13 countable one of the two or more people or groups taking part in an argument, war, etc. Both sides agreed to restore diplomatic relations.
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides.
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war.
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides.
The two sides announced a deal yesterday.
on the… side
to be on the winning/losing side
There are faults on both sides.
There is anger on both sides of the political divide.
Collocations
adjective
verb + side
side + verb
preposition
on side
phrases
on both sides
14 countable one of the opinions, attitudes, or positions held by somebody in an argument, a business arrangement, etc. We heard both sides of the argument.
I just want you to hear my side of the story first.
One side of the debate is articulated best by France and Germany.
The defendant has had no opportunity to put his side of the case.
Will you keep your side of the bargain?
on the… side On the plus side, the film is beautifully shot and edited.
Collocations
adjective
verb + side
preposition
side to
phrases
somebody’s side of the story
see the funny side (of something)
aspect
15 countable a particular aspect of something, especially a situation or a person’s character These poems reveal her gentle side.
It's interesting to see another side of a story that is so well known.
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation.
I'll take care of that side of things.
This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed.
the darker side of human nature
a behind-the-scenes documentary which promises to show a side of him rarely seen in public
feeling that you are better
16 uncountable (especially in negative sentences) (British English, informal) a feeling that you are better than other people There was no side to him at all.
sports team
As captain, Pryce is confident of leading his side to victory.
The French have a very strong side.
We were on the winning/losing side.
As the home side, they were expected to play an attacking game.
Collocations
adjective
verb + side
side + verb
phrases
let the side down
put your side ahead
put your side in front…
of family
18 countable the part of your family that people belong to who are related either to your mother or to your father a cousin on my father’s side (= a child of my father’s brother or sister)
Collocations
adjective
side + verb
preposition
down your side
in the/your side
on your side…
phrases
at somebody’s side
side by side
a pain in your side…
food
19 countable (North American English, informal) a side dish (= a small amount of food, for example a salad, served with the main course of a meal) Your dinner comes with a choice of two sides.
meat
20 countable a side of beef/bacon, etc. one of the two halves of an animal that has been killed for meat TV channel
21 countable (old-fashioned, British English, informal) a television channel What's on the other side?
Idioms
side
/saɪd/
Phrasal Verbs
Word Origin
Old English sīde ‘left or right part of the body’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zijde and German Seite, probably from a base meaning ‘extending lengthways’.