nearside
/ˈnɪrˌsaɪd/
noun
- 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.
- 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
- 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.