side

/saɪd/
verb
  1. To support or align oneself with a particular group or opinion.
    • The senator sided against the proposed law.
    • In the argument, she sided with her brother.
    • I always side with the underdog.
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adjective
  1. Located on or relating to a side.
    • We took the side path through the woods.
    • The side window was open.
    • He entered through the side door.
  2. Additional or secondary to the main activity or issue.
    • She has a side job as a tutor.
    • He runs a small side business selling handmade crafts.
    • The meeting discussed several side issues.
noun
  1. A surface or line that forms the outer boundary of an object or area.
    • She painted the side of the house blue.
    • A cube has six sides.
    • The cat sat on the side of the road.
  2. A position or area to the left or right of something.
    • He stood at my side during the whole ceremony.
    • The car was parked on the side of the street.
    • She walked to the other side of the room.
  3. One of two or more opposing groups, teams, or viewpoints.
    • The home side won the game 3-1.
    • Which side are you on in the debate?
    • Both sides agreed to a ceasefire.
  4. A part or aspect of a situation, problem, or personality.
    • He showed his funny side at the party.
    • We need to consider every side of the argument.
    • Try to see the bright side of things.
  5. A side dish; food served as an accompaniment to a main course.
    • The restaurant offers a choice of sides like salad or coleslaw.
    • I'll have a side of fries with my burger.
    • She ordered a side of steamed vegetables.
  6. A line of descent or family lineage.
    • He inherited the estate from his father's side of the family.
    • There are artists on both sides of her family.
    • She is my cousin on my mother's side.
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