side

¹side

noun \ˈsīd\

Definition of SIDE

1

a : the right or left part of the wall or trunk of the body <a pain in the side>

b (1) : one of the halves of the animal body on either side of the median plane (2) : a cut of meat including that about the ribs of one half of the body —used chiefly of smoked pork products

c : one longitudinal half of a hide

2

: a place, space, or direction with respect to a center or to a line of division (as of an aisle, river, or street)

3

a : one of the longer bounding surfaces or lines of an object especially contrasted with the ends <the side of a barn>

b : a line or surface forming a border or face of an object <a die has six sides> <the back side of the moon>

c : either surface of a thin object <one side of a record> <right side of the cloth>

d : a bounding line of a geometric figure <side of a triangle>

4

a : the space beside one <stood by my side>

b : an area next to something —usually used in combination <a poolside interview>

5

: a slope (as of a hill) considered as opposed to another slope <the far side of the hill>

6

a : the attitude or activity of one person or group with respect to another : part <there was no malice on my side>

b : a position that is opposite to or contrasted with another <two sides to every question> <came down on the side of law and order>

c : a body of partisans or contestants <victory for neither side>

d : team 4a <11 players on each side>; also : the players on a baseball team batting in an inning <struck out the side>

7

: a line of descent traced through one's parent <grandfather on his mother's side>

8

: an aspect or part of something contrasted with some other real or implied aspect or part <the better side of his nature> <the sales side of the business> <the seasoning is a bit on the heavy side>

9

British : sideways spin imparted to a billiard or snooker ball

10

: a sheet containing the lines and cues for a single theatrical role

11

: a recording of music

12

: a side order or dish <a side of fries>

— on the side

1

: in addition to the main portion

2

: in addition to a principal occupation

3

: secretly outside of one's marriage or romantic relationship <seeing another woman on the side>

— this side of

: short of : almost <an attitude just this side of scandalous>

Origin of SIDE

Middle English, from Old English sīde; akin to Old High German sīta side, Old English sīd ample, wide

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with SIDE

bide, bride, chide, eyed, fried, glide, guide, hide, pied, pride, ride, slide, snide, stride, thighed, tide, tried, wide

²side

adjective

Definition of SIDE

1

a : situated on the side <side window>

b : of or relating to the side

2

a : directed toward or from the side <side thrust> <side wind>

b : incidental, indirect <side issue> <side remark>

c : made on the side <side payment>

d : additional to the main portion <a side order of french fries>

Examples of SIDE

1. a front and side view of the car
2. The jacket has side pockets.
3. Please use the side door.
4. A side benefit of the drug is that it helps patients relax.
5. She took on a side project during the summer.
6. I had a burger with a side order of fries.
7. I'll have rice as a side dish.

First Known Use of SIDE

14th century

Related to SIDE

Synonyms

lateral

Related Words

left, right; one-sided

³side

verb

sid·edsid·ing

Definition of SIDE

transitive verb

1

: to agree with : support

2

: to be side by side with

3

: to set or put aside : clear away <side the dishes>

4

: to furnish with sides or siding <side a house>

intransitive verb

: to take sides : join or form sides <sided with the rebels>

Examples of SIDE

1. They just sided their house.

First Known Use of SIDE

1591

⁴side

noun

Definition of SIDE

chiefly British

: swaggering or arrogant manner : pretentiousness

Origin of SIDE

obsolete English side proud, boastful

First Known Use: 1878

side

noun \ˈsīd\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SIDE

1

: the right or left part of the wall or trunk of the body <a pain in the side>

2

: one of the halves of the animal body on either side of the midsagittal plane

3

: a lateral half or part of an organ or structure <burned on the right side of one leg>