side (Meaning)
side (n)
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
one of two or more contesting groups
either the left or right half of a body
a surface forming part of the outside of an object
an extended outer surface of an object
an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure
a family line of descent
a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food
an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute
an elevated geological formation
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
side (v)
take sides for or against
side (a)
located on a side
side (n.)
The margin, edge, verge, or border of a surface; especially (when the thing spoken of is somewhat oblong in shape), one of the longer edges as distinguished from the shorter edges, called ends; a bounding line of a geometrical figure; as, the side of a field, of a square or triangle, of a river, of a road, etc.
Any outer portion of a thing considered apart from, and yet in relation to, the rest; as, the upper side of a sphere; also, any part or position viewed as opposite to or contrasted with another; as, this or that side.
One of the halves of the body, of an animals or man, on either side of the mesial plane; or that which pertains to such a half; as, a side of beef; a side of sole leather.
The right or left part of the wall or trunk of the body; as, a pain in the side.
A slope or declivity, as of a hill, considered as opposed to another slope over the ridge.
The position of a person or party regarded as opposed to another person or party, whether as a rival or a foe; a body of advocates or partisans; a party; hence, the interest or cause which one maintains against another; a doctrine or view opposed to another.
A line of descent traced through one parent as distinguished from that traced through another.
Fig.: Aspect or part regarded as contrasted with some other; as, the bright side of poverty.
Long; large; extensive.
side (a.)
Of or pertaining to a side, or the sides; being on the side, or toward the side; lateral.
Hence, indirect; oblique; collateral; incidental; as, a side issue; a side view or remark.
side (v. i.)
To lean on one side.
To embrace the opinions of one party, or engage in its interest, in opposition to another party; to take sides; as, to side with the ministerial party.
side (v. t.)
To be or stand at the side of; to be on the side toward.
To suit; to pair; to match.
To work (a timber or rib) to a certain thickness by trimming the sides.
To furnish with a siding; as, to side a house.
Synonyms & Antonyms of side
side Sentence Examples
- The cat curled up on its side, purring contentedly.
- The house was covered in vinyl siding, giving it a modern appearance.
- The players stood side by side, facing their opponents.
- The car swerved to the side, narrowly avoiding a collision.
- The road was closed off on one side, due to construction.
- The room had windows on two sides, providing ample natural light.
- The dress had deep side pockets, perfect for holding small items.
- The government took sides in the conflict, supporting one party over the other.
- The river flowed swiftly along the side of the road.
- The actor placed his hand on his side, as if in pain.
FAQs About the word side
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location, one of two or more contesting groups, either the left or right half of a body, a
top,flank, outside, underside, face, hand, bottom,foot, underpart, windward
center, interior, center, middle, middle, interior, midway, midway, inside,inside
The cat curled up on its side, purring contentedly.
The house was covered in vinyl siding, giving it a modern appearance.
The players stood side by side, facing their opponents.
The car swerved to the side, narrowly avoiding a collision.
