side

[saɪd]

side Definition

• 1. a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point
• 2. one of the two surfaces of a flat object
• 3. a particular aspect or feature of something
• 4. a person's character or nature
• 5. a team or group in a sporting event or game

Using side: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "side" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She stood at the side of the road.

• Example

  The car was parked on the side of the street.

• Example

  One side of the coin has a picture of a president.

• Example

  He has a dark side to his personality.

• Example

  Which side are you on?

side Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for side

• edge
• perimeter
• boundary
• face
• aspect
• facet
• character
• nature
• team
• group

Antonyms for side

• center
• middle

Idioms Using side

• get on someone's good side

  to do things that make someone like or trust you

  Example

  If you want to get a promotion, you need to get on your boss's good side.

• have a funny side

  to have a humorous aspect or quality

  Example

  Even though the situation was serious, there was a funny side to it.

• keep on the right side of someone

  to behave in a way that does not upset or offend someone

  Example

  If you want to keep your job, you need to keep on the right side of your boss.

Phrases with side

• on the side

  in addition to one's main job or activity

  Example

  She works as a waitress on the side to earn extra money.

• take sides

  support one person or group involved in a dispute against another

  Example

  I don't want to take sides in their argument.

• side by side

  next to each other

  Example

  The two friends walked side by side down the street.

Origins of side

Old English 'sīde', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'zijde' and German 'Seite'.

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Summary: side in Brief

The term 'side' [saɪd] refers to a position to the left or right of an object or central point, or one of the two surfaces of a flat object. It can also denote a particular aspect or feature of something, a person's character or nature, or a team or group in a sporting event or game. Phrases like 'on the side' and 'take sides' extend its meaning, while idioms like 'get on someone's good side' and 'keep on the right side of someone' suggest social dynamics.