Synonyms of side

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noun

ˈsīd 

1

as in flank

a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line

will everyone who wants to sign up for volleyball please stand off to this side of the gym?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flank
• top
• underside
• outside
• foot
• hand
• bottom
• face
• left
• right
• undersurface
• lee
• underbelly
• underpart
• windward
• underbody
• leeward

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• center
• middle
• interior
• inside
• midway

2

as in aspect

a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded

examined the problem from all sides

Synonyms & Similar Words

• aspect
• hand
• angle
• phase
• part
• facet
• view
• state
• face
• element
• viewpoint
• perspective
• period
• stage
• shape
• regard
• condition
• look
• position
• air
• appearance
• character
• component
• step
• dimension
• standpoint
• color
• version
• case
• stance
• interpretation
• outlook
• instance
• slant
• semblance
• shoes
• factor
• article
• reading
• matter
• item
• translation
• visage
• complexion
• respect
• point
• count
• detail
• posture
• particular
• rendering

3

as in faction

a group of people acting together within a larger group

our side won, and the club will have a holiday party after all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faction
• wing
• party
• team
• coalition
• sect
• bloc
• body
• block
• set
• movement
• split
• crew
• denomination
• gang
• pack
• splinter
• persuasion
• caucus
• schism
• scission

side

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adjective

as in lateral

of, relating to, or located on one side

please bring all deliveries to the side door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lateral
• left
• right
• one-sided

side

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verb

1

as in to club

Related Words

• club
• attach
• tie
• get along
• couple
• mix
• connect
• group
• team
• bond
• league
• join
• band
• link
• confederate
• cooperate
• relate
• knot
• ally
• get on
• company
• gang
• affiliate
• rally
• collaborate
• interrelate
• sort
• socialize
• mingle
• hang (around or out)
• travel
• hook up
• collude
• conjoin
• wed
• friend
• associate
• consort
• fraternize
• pal (around)
• mess around
• run
• consociate
• chum
• hobnob
• befriend

Dissimilar Words

• avoid
• shun
• snub
• alienate
• cold-shoulder
• split
• split (up)
• break up
• disperse
• sever
• disband
• divorce
• estrange
• dissociate
• disunite
• disjoin
• sunder

2

as in to skin

Related Words

• skin
• array
• apparel
• surround
• veil
• face
• wrap
• clothe
• lap
• envelop
• enclose
• garb
• encase
• robe
• clad
• dress
• mantle
• shroud
• encompass
• embower
• embrace
• embosom
• swathe
• sheathe
• overlay
• enshroud
• invest
• blanket
• enwrap
• overspread

Dissimilar Words

• strip
• expose
• bare
• denude
• unswathe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of side

Noun

That project involved color-coating the basketball court at Apple Hill Park on the village’s north side. — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Madeley continues to show that the different sides of disability will no doubt finally turn the tide on what disabled actors can do. — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026

Adjective

Alkaline water appeared as a purple blob on top-down and side views of the harbor. — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Its authentic features include a chainstitched waistband, pleated cargo pockets, and angled side pockets. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026

Verb

Remove the kernels from the cobs by placing an ear of corn cut side down on a cutting board. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026

Wait to fertilize again until the developing fruits are about the size of a golf ball, at which time a nitrogen-rich fertilizer can be used to side dress plants. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026

Phrases Containing side

• on the far side of