nearside

/ˈnɪrˌsaɪd/
noun
  1. The side of a vehicle that is closest to the edge of the road (in countries where traffic drives on the right, this is the passenger side; in left-driving countries, it is the driver's side).
    • The nearside door of the car was dented in the accident.
    • Please get in on the nearside of the van.
    • The nearside mirror helps you see the curb when parking.
  2. The side of an object or area that is closer to the observer or to a reference point.
    • The nearside of the building gets morning sunlight.
    • We camped on the nearside of the hill, sheltered from the wind.
    • The nearside of the moon always faces Earth.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Located on or relating to the nearside of a vehicle or object.
    • He checked the nearside tire for air pressure.
    • The nearside headlight needs to be replaced.
    • The nearside lane is for slower traffic.
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