A2noun 1K

Side

🇬🇧 UK /["/saɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/saɪd/"]/

Meaning of Side

either of the two halves of a surface, an object or an area that is divided by an imaginary central line

In simple words: A part or direction of something, like the left or right.

Side in a sentence

• She always carries her bag on her right side.
• He prefers to eat pizza with a side of salad.
• The car was parked on the side of the road.
• During the game, the players pushed the ball to the left side.
• My dog likes to lie on my side when I sleep.
• They have different sides to their personalities.
• You can choose a side in the debate at school.
• On the side, she paints beautiful landscapes.

How to use Side

Use 'side' to refer to a part of something, like a building or an argument. It's neutral and widely applicable, but avoid using it when discussing the central or main part.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'side' as a slice of cake—there are many pieces you can choose from.

Related words

Collocations with Side

• far
• opposite
• other
• side of
• at one side
• at the side
• sunny side up
• far
• opposite
• other
• side of
• at one side
• at the side
• sunny side up
• far
• opposite
• other
• side of
• at one side
• at the side
• sunny side up
• far
• opposite
• other
• side of
• at one side
• at the side
• sunny side up
• far
• opposite
• other
• side of
• at one side
• at the side
• sunny side up
• left
• left-hand
• right
• ache
• hurt
• down your side
• in the/​your side
• on your side
• at somebody’s side
• side by side
• a pain in your side
• flip
• reverse
• opposing
• losing
• winning
• choose
• switch
• accuse somebody
• argue something
• want something
• on side
• on both sides
• bright
• plus
• positive
• have
• show
• hide
• side to
• somebody’s side of the story
• see the funny side (of something)
• bright
• plus
• positive
• have
• show
• hide
• side to
• somebody’s side of the story
• see the funny side (of something)
• good
• strong
• full-strength
• captain
• skipper
• lead
• win (something)
• play
• battle
• let the side down
• put your side ahead
• put your side in front
• left
• left-hand
• right
• ache
• hurt
• down your side
• in the/​your side
• on your side
• at somebody’s side
• side by side
• a pain in your side

Synonyms for Side

• part
• section
• edge
• flank
• aspect

Opposites of Side

• center
• middle

Common mistakes with Side

• 'Side' is sometimes confused with 'sided' when describing shapes.
• 'Side' is incorrectly used to refer to the main part of something.
• Learners might use 'side' as a verb instead of a noun.

Frequently asked questions about Side

What does Side mean?

A part or direction of something, like the left or right.

What is the definition of Side?

either of the two halves of a surface, an object or an area that is divided by an imaginary central line

How do you use Side in a sentence?

She always carries her bag on her right side.

Can you give another example of Side?

He prefers to eat pizza with a side of salad.

What are synonyms for Side?

Common alternatives include part, section, edge, flank, aspect.

What is the opposite of Side?

Opposite meanings include center, middle.

What words go with Side?

It commonly pairs with far, opposite, other, side of, at one side, at the side, sunny side up, far, opposite, other, side of, at one side, at the side, sunny side up, far, opposite, other, side of, at one side, at the side, sunny side up, far, opposite, other, side of, at one side, at the side, sunny side up, far, opposite, other, side of, at one side, at the side, sunny side up, left, left-hand, right, ache, hurt, down your side, in the/​your side, on your side, at somebody’s side, side by side, a pain in your side, flip, reverse, opposing, losing, winning, choose, switch, accuse somebody, argue something, want something, on side, on both sides, bright, plus, positive, have, show, hide, side to, somebody’s side of the story, see the funny side (of something), bright, plus, positive, have, show, hide, side to, somebody’s side of the story, see the funny side (of something), good, strong, full-strength, captain, skipper, lead, win (something), play, battle, let the side down, put your side ahead, put your side in front, left, left-hand, right, ache, hurt, down your side, in the/​your side, on your side, at somebody’s side, side by side, a pain in your side.

What are common mistakes when using Side?

'Side' is sometimes confused with 'sided' when describing shapes. 'Side' is incorrectly used to refer to the main part of something. Learners might use 'side' as a verb instead of a noun.

How do you pronounce Side?

US: /["/saɪd/"]/, UK: /["/saɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Side?

Use 'side' to refer to a part of something, like a building or an argument. It's neutral and widely applicable, but avoid using it when discussing the central or main part.

What CEFR level is Side?

"Side" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.