Main Entry:

¹side

Pronunciation:

\ˈsīd\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

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

Date:

before 12th century

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 hide2: 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>9British : sideways spin imparted to a billiard or snooker ball10: a sheet containing the lines and cues for a single theatrical role11: a recording of music12: a side order or dish <a side of fries>

— on the side

1: in addition to the main portion2: in addition to a principal occupation3: 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>