On the side
adverb
In addition to the main thing.
She works as a teacher on weekdays, but on the side, she has a small art business.
Often appears as...
- work on the side
- do something on the side
adverb
Not immediately, separate from the main part.
He pushed his mashed potatoes to the side of his plate.
Often appears as...
- to the side
- on the side of
adverb
An extra dish of food served with the main course.
Would you like fries or a salad on the side?
Often appears as...
- salad on the side
- dip on the side
adverb
In addition to the main thing.
She works as a teacher on weekdays, but on the side, she has a small art business.
Often appears as...
- work on the side
- do something on the side
adverb
Not immediately, separate from the main part.
He pushed his mashed potatoes to the side of his plate.
Often appears as...
- to the side
- on the side of
adverb
An extra dish of food served with the main course.
Would you like fries or a salad on the side?
Often appears as...
- salad on the side
- dip on the side
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Secondary Activity
Implies a less important or occasional activity, not your main job or role.
I'm a student, but I babysit on the side.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Operations
Suggests an activity might be secret or not openly acknowledged.
He's an accountant, but on the side, he's a mystery novelist.
Pro Tip 3/3Extra Income
Often refers to a way to earn additional money beyond one's main job.
She sells handmade jewelry on the side for extra cash.
Pro Tip 1/3Secondary Activity
Implies a less important or occasional activity, not your main job or role.
I'm a student, but I babysit on the side.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Operations
Suggests an activity might be secret or not openly acknowledged.
He's an accountant, but on the side, he's a mystery novelist.
Pro Tip 3/3Extra Income
Often refers to a way to earn additional money beyond one's main job.
She sells handmade jewelry on the side for extra cash.
Pro Tip 1/3Secondary Activity
Implies a less important or occasional activity, not your main job or role.
I'm a student, but I babysit on the side.
Pro Tip 2/3Hidden Operations
Suggests an activity might be secret or not openly acknowledged.
He's an accountant, but on the side, he's a mystery novelist.
Pro Tip 3/3Extra Income
Often refers to a way to earn additional money beyond one's main job.
She sells handmade jewelry on the side for extra cash.
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