Topic: HUMAN
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[countable]1 one of the two areas that are on the left or the right of an imaginary line, or on the left or the right of a border, wall, river etc His friends and family were all on the other side of the world. The restaurant was empty apart from another couple on the far side of the room (=the area that is furthest away from you).
part of an area
on the ... side a scar on the right side of his face Fuel is cheaper on the French side of the border.
a scar on the right side of his faceFuel is cheaper on the French side of the border.His friends and family were all on the other side of the world.The restaurant was empty apart from another couple on the far side of the room (=the area that is furthest away from you). the right-hand/left-hand side (=the right side or the left side) In Sri Lanka they drive on the left-hand side of the road.
In Sri Lanka they drive on the left-hand side of the road.2 a position directly next to someone or something, on the right or the left
next to
[usually singular] at somebody's side/at the side of something A little girl was skipping along at her side. There was a card tacked to the wall at the side of the photograph.
A little girl was skipping along at her side.There was a card tacked to the wall at the side of the photograph. on either side (of something) Two large screens stood on either side of the stage (=one on the left and one on the right side of it).
Two large screens stood on either side of the stage (=one on the left and one on the right side of it).3 a surface of something that is not its front, back, top, or bottom
of a building/object/vehicle etc
side of He led the way round to the side of the building. the side of her glass Someone ran into the side of my car.
He led the way round to the side of the building.the side of her glassSomeone ran into the side of my car.4 the part of an object or area that is furthest from the middle, at or near the edge
edge
side of Jack sat down heavily on the side of the bed. She pulled into the side of the road and stopped the car.
➔ fireside, lakeside, riverside, roadside, seaside1Jack sat down heavily on the side of the bed.She pulled into the side of the road and stopped the car.5 one of the two surfaces of a thin flat object
of a thin object
side of Write on only one side of the paper. I'll paint the other side of the fence tomorrow. There's a scratch on one side of the record.
Write on only one side of the paper.I'll paint the other side of the fence tomorrow.There's a scratch on one side of the record.6 the part of your body from the top of your arm to the top of your leg : He had a scar running right the way down his side.
part of your body
HBHHe had a scar running right the way down his side.7 one of the flat surfaces or edges of a shape : A cube has six sides.
shape
A cube has six sides.8 one of the sloping areas of a hill, mountain etc
mountain/valley
side of Their house was on the side of the valley.
Their house was on the side of the valley.9 a page of writing on one side of a piece of paper : How many sides have we got to write?
page
British EnglishHow many sides have we got to write?10
side by side
a) next to each other : We walked along the beach, side by side.
We walked along the beach, side by side.b) if people work side by side, they work together to achieve something
side by side with Local citizens worked side by side with emergency crews to pull their neighbors out of the rubble.
Local citizens worked side by side with emergency crews to pull their neighbors out of the rubble.c) if different things or groups exist side by side, they exist in the same place or at the same time, even though this may seem difficult or surprising : a visit to see how modern agriculture and wildlife can exist side by side
a visit to see how modern agriculture and wildlife can exist side by side11 first to one side, then to the other, several times or continuously : 'Did you catch him?' Matthew shook his head from side to side.
from side to side
'Did you catch him?' Matthew shook his head from side to side.12 one part or feature of something, especially when compared with another part Look on the bright side (=see the good side of a situation) - at least you learned something from the experience.
subject/situation
serious/funny/negative/positive etc side Can't you see the funny side of all this? Environmental pollution gives great cause for concern, but, on the positive side, people are beginning to try and find solutions.
Can't you see the funny side of all this?Environmental pollution gives great cause for concern, but, on the positive side, people are beginning to try and find solutions. Look on the bright side (=see the good side of a situation) - at least you learned something from the experience.13 one of the people, groups, or countries opposing each other in a quarrel, war etc : He fought on the republican side in the Spanish Civil War. a peace deal that is acceptable to both sides
argument/war
He fought on the republican side in the Spanish Civil War.a peace deal that is acceptable to both sides whose side are you on? spoken (=used when someone is arguing against you when they should be supporting you)
14 one person's opinion or attitude in an argument or disagreement [= point of view]
opinion
somebody's side of the story (=one person's opinion of what happened in a situation, especially someone who has been accused of doing something wrong) We haven't heard Mike's side of the story yet.
We haven't heard Mike's side of the story yet.16 a sports team : They're a good side, but I think we're a better one.
sport
British EnglishThey're a good side, but I think we're a better one.17 one part of someone's character, especially when compared with another part
part of somebody's character
[usually singular] side of It was a side of Shari that I hadn't seen before.
It was a side of Shari that I hadn't seen before. somebody's softer/feminine/emotional etc side These days men are not all afraid to show their softer side.
These days men are not all afraid to show their softer side.18 a part of a family :
of a family
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on the side
a) used to say that someone does work in addition to their regular job : Most consultants do private work on the side. ➔ sideline1 (1)
Most consultants do private work on the side.b) secretly, and dishonestly or illegally : His wife discovered that he had a woman on the side.
His wife discovered that he had a woman on the side.➔ a bit on the side
at bit3c) DF food that is served on the side is ordered with the main dish in a restaurant, but is not usually part of that dish : I'd like eggs with toast on the side.
I'd like eggs with toast on the side.21 a small amount of food that you order in a restaurant in addition to your main meal
food
American English side of a hamburger with a side of fries
a hamburger with a side of fries22
on/from all sides
also on/from every sidea) in or from every direction : Planes were attacking us from all sides.
Planes were attacking us from all sides.b) by or from a lot of people with different opinions : Clinton was praised on all sides for his warm manner and diplomatic approach.
Clinton was praised on all sides for his warm manner and diplomatic approach.23 to save something to be dealt with or used later : Let's leave that question to one side for now. Put a little money to one side each week.
put/leave/set something to one side
Let's leave that question to one side for now.Put a little money to one side each week.24 to be with someone, and take care of them or support them : He faced the reporters with his wife at his side. She nursed him through his illness, never leaving his side.
be at somebody's side/stay by somebody's side/not leave somebody's side
He faced the reporters with his wife at his side.She nursed him through his illness, never leaving his side.25 to take someone away from other people for a short time for a private talk : Before they left, Colette took me to one side and warned me about Bernard.
take/draw somebody to one side
Before they left, Colette took me to one side and warned me about Bernard.26 used to say that you have an advantage that increases your chances of success
have something on your side/something is on your side
have time/luck/God/right etc on your side Barnes didn't have much experience, but he had youth and enthusiasm on his side.
Barnes didn't have much experience, but he had youth and enthusiasm on his side.27 to annoy someone or make them angry, especially someone who can cause serious problems for you : Be careful not to get on the wrong side of her.
get on the wrong side of somebody
Be careful not to get on the wrong side of her.28 to be careful not to annoy someone, because you want them to help you and not cause problems for you : We tried to keep on the right side of the housekeeper, so that she would let us bring beer in.
keep on the right side of somebody
We tried to keep on the right side of the housekeeper, so that she would let us bring beer in.30 a little too small, too high, too heavy etc : The trousers are a bit on the small side.
on the small/high/heavy etc side etc
spokenThe trousers are a bit on the small side.31 before a particular time - used to say that something will not happen before then : I doubt we'll see him this side of Christmas.
this side of Christmas/midnight etc
I doubt we'll see him this side of Christmas.32 used humorously to say that something is very good, big etc : the best Chinese food this side of Peking
the best/biggest etc ... this side of something
the best Chinese food this side of Peking35 to behave badly or do something that embarrasses or disappoints your family, friends etc
let the side down
British English36 to criticize someone, complain to them in an annoying way etc without worrying about how they feel
criticize/nag/hassle somebody up one side and down the other
American English spoken38 a television station [= channel]: What's on the other side?
tv station
[usually singular] British English spokenTCBWhat's on the other side? ➔ double-sided, one-sided
