Side
noun
The left or right part of a body or thing.
He was lying on his side.
Often appears as...
- on my side
- on the other side
noun
One of the two groups who are playing against each other in a game.
Which side are you on?
Often appears as...
- my side
- your side
adjective
Extra; additional.
She does some side work.
Often appears as...
- side job
- side project
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A particular aspect of something.
That's just one side of the story.
Often appears as...
- the other side
- another side
verb
Support or oppose in a conflict, dispute, or debate.
I had to side with my brother in the argument.
Often appears as...
- side with me
- side against him
Usage tips
Approving
noun
The part or space on or along which something is located.
We walked on the side of the road.
Often appears as...
- left side
- right side
noun
The left or right part of a body or thing.
He was lying on his side.
Often appears as...
- on my side
- on the other side
noun
One of the two groups who are playing against each other in a game.
Which side are you on?
Often appears as...
- my side
- your side
adjective
Extra; additional.
She does some side work.
Often appears as...
- side job
- side project
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A particular aspect of something.
That's just one side of the story.
Often appears as...
- the other side
- another side
verb
Support or oppose in a conflict, dispute, or debate.
I had to side with my brother in the argument.
Often appears as...
- side with me
- side against him
Usage tips
Approving
noun
The part or space on or along which something is located.
We walked on the side of the road.
Often appears as...
- left side
- right side
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Orientation
Refers to an actual physical direction relative to someone or something's position.
Stand at my side while we wait.
Pro Tip 2/3Support and Comfort
Used to express closeness and support by staying physically close.
During the scary movie, she stayed by my side.
Pro Tip 3/3Next to Each Other
'Side by side' suggests close proximity without anything in between.
They walked side by side in silence.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Orientation
Refers to an actual physical direction relative to someone or something's position.
Stand at my side while we wait.
Pro Tip 2/3Support and Comfort
Used to express closeness and support by staying physically close.
During the scary movie, she stayed by my side.
Pro Tip 3/3Next to Each Other
'Side by side' suggests close proximity without anything in between.
They walked side by side in silence.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Orientation
Refers to an actual physical direction relative to someone or something's position.
Stand at my side while we wait.
Pro Tip 2/3Support and Comfort
Used to express closeness and support by staying physically close.
During the scary movie, she stayed by my side.
Pro Tip 3/3Next to Each Other
'Side by side' suggests close proximity without anything in between.
They walked side by side in silence.
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The benefits of good...
Try sleeping on your side with your neck supported and with a pillow between your legs. Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support, and use a headset for phone calls. It's also not enough to just have good posture.
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Why don't perpetual...
leaving one side of the wheel perpetually heavier than the other. The imbalance would keep the wheel turning forever. Bhaskara's drawing was one of the earliest designs for a perpetual motion machine,
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Making the impossible...
write the story side I look through this lens called help one help many and what this means is if I said to you guys today who here wants to help me cure hunger who here has a clue how to do
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Rethinking infidelity...
I said, "Yes." I look at affairs from a dual hurt and betrayal on one side, growth and self-discovery on the other -- what it did to you, and what it meant for me.
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Elephants Being...
On the other side of the world. Come on then. Let's go, let's go, let's go.
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Part 4: A Space to Talk...
children and the opposite sides of this conflict rarely meet
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Can you solve the bridge...
no more than two people can cross the bridge together, anyone crossing must either hold the lantern or stay right next to it, and any of you can safely wait in the dark on either side of the gorge. Most importantly, everyone must be safely across before the zombies arrive.
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A whale saved my life PIPE...
pointed down like this and was arching and its tail was going from side to side instead of up and down. So I immediately knew it was the largest tiger shark I've ever seen in my life and I've spent my entire life underwater. and I've seen plenty of tiger sharks.
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Bill Gates: The next...
and make the world more just as well as more safe. So I think this should absolutely be a priority. There's no need to panic. We don't have to hoard cans of spaghetti or go down into the basement. But we need to get going, because time is not on our side.
Video examples
Why do people join...
Today, there are thousands of cults around the world. It's important to note two things about them. First, not all cults are religious. Some are political, therapy-based, focused on self-improvement, or otherwise. And on the flip side,
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Try sleeping on your side with your neck supported and with a pillow between your legs. Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support, and use a headset for phone calls. It's also not enough to just have good posture.
Video examples
Why don't perpetual...
leaving one side of the wheel perpetually heavier than the other. The imbalance would keep the wheel turning forever. Bhaskara's drawing was one of the earliest designs for a perpetual motion machine,
Video examples
Making the impossible...
write the story side I look through this lens called help one help many and what this means is if I said to you guys today who here wants to help me cure hunger who here has a clue how to do
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
I said, "Yes." I look at affairs from a dual hurt and betrayal on one side, growth and self-discovery on the other -- what it did to you, and what it meant for me.
Video examples
Elephants Being...
On the other side of the world. Come on then. Let's go, let's go, let's go.
Video examples
Part 4: A Space to Talk...
children and the opposite sides of this conflict rarely meet
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American Musician
When I was in N.W.A. and didn't get paid all the money I was owed, that's when the business side of showbiz hit me.
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Aesop
Greek Author
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
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Emir Kusturica
Serbian Director
I'm not anti-American. I was raised to love both sides.
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American Actor
It was good to travel to the other side of the world.
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Hrithik Roshan
Indian Actor
When truth is on your side, you don't need support.
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Daniel Snyder
American Businessman
I always say this: 'In life, truth is on your side.
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Reuven Rivlin
Israeli Politician
All sides must learn to respect one another.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
You can't choose up sides on a round world.
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Michael Ballack
German Athlete
I was on the lucky side of life.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Time is on the side of truth.
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Ice Cube
American Musician
When I was in N.W.A. and didn't get paid all the money I was owed, that's when the business side of showbiz hit me.
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Aesop
Greek Author
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit ourselves to either.
Quote examples
Emir Kusturica
Serbian Director
I'm not anti-American. I was raised to love both sides.
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Andre Braugher
American Actor
It was good to travel to the other side of the world.
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Hrithik Roshan
Indian Actor
When truth is on your side, you don't need support.
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Daniel Snyder
American Businessman
I always say this: 'In life, truth is on your side.
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Reuven Rivlin
Israeli Politician
All sides must learn to respect one another.
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Wayne Dyer
American Psychologist
You can't choose up sides on a round world.
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Michael Ballack
German Athlete
I was on the lucky side of life.
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Ezra Taft Benson
American Leader
Time is on the side of truth.
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