Definitions of side in various dictionaries:
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a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
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one of two or more contesting groups
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either the left or right half of a body
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a surface forming part of the outside of an object
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an extended outer surface of an object
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an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
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a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure
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a family line of descent
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a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food
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an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute
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an elevated geological formation
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(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
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take sides for or against
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located on a side
Mathematics.
A line bounding a plane figure.
A surface bounding a solid figure.
A surface of an object, especially a surface joining a top and bottom: the four sides of a box.
A surface of an object that extends more or less perpendicularly from an observer standing in front: the side of the ship.
Either of the two surfaces of a flat object: the front side of a piece of paper; the two sides of a record.
The part within an object or area to the left or right of the observer or of its vertical axis.
The left or right half of the trunk of a human or animal body: always sleeps on his side; a side of beef.
The space immediately next to someone: stood at her father’s side.
The space immediately next to something.
One of two or more contrasted parts or places within an area, identified by its location with respect to a center: the north side of the park.
An area separated from another area by an intervening feature, such as a line or barrier: on this side of the Atlantic; the district on the other side of the railroad tracks.
One of two or more opposing individuals, groups, teams, or sets of opinions.
One of the positions maintained in a dispute or debate.
Line of descent: my aunt on my mother’s side.
Affected superiority; arrogance.
Located on a side: a side door.
From or to one side; oblique: a side view.
Minor; incidental: a side interest.
In addition to the main part; supplementary: a side benefit.
To provide sides or siding for: side a frame house with aluminum.
To be positioned next to: a couch that is sided by low tables.
To be in agreement with; support.
In addition to the main portion: coleslaw on the side.
Verging on; short of: shady deals that were just this side of criminal.
verb - to agree with or support