to the side

idiom

1

: in a direction that is away from or beyond the center of something

The statue is leaning to the side.

—often + of

Pull over to the side of the road.

2

: to a place that is on one side : away from other people

Please move/step to the side.

She took the boy to the side and told him to behave.

3

: in a state in which something is not dealt with, done, or used until a later time : aside

Let's put/leave that question to the side for a moment.

He set his household chores to the side to finish writing his essay.

They managed to put some money to the side every month.

Examples of to the side in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (calf) and edge rusher Jermaine Johnson (Achilles) were both limited after practicing off to the side. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025

Ever the pro, the mom of two didn't miss a note, and instead quickly grabbed the cricket, throwing it to the side of the stage. —Nicholas Rice, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Serve in small bowls or plates with tortilla chips to the side. —Bill St. John, Denver Post, 8 Aug. 2025

For the remainder of the week, the moveable barrier would be pushed to the side, enabling the shoulder to be used as a vehicle breakdown and emergency lane during heavy commuting hours. —Adrian Rodriguez, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for to the side

• actinide
• aldehyde
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• alongside
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• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
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• calcified
• ceramide
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