to the side

phrase

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

The Falcons posted a photo of Bowman — who tore his Achilles last November and has spent his offseason working off to the side, in the weight room or taking occasional mental reps behind the action — on the field during Thursday’s practice. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Use a drill to install a paper towel holder to the side of the island opposite the towel hooks. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026

Fabric was gathered to the side, offering volume and drama to the look. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

There’s a second camera, pointing north, affixed to the side of a telephone pole. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for to the side

• actinide
• aldehyde
• alkoxide
• alongside
• amplified
• arsenide
• beautified
• biocide
• bisulphide
• butoxide
• calcified
• ceramide