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noun

ˈsīd How to pronounce side (audio)
Definition of sidenext
1
as in flank
a place, space, or direction away from or beyond a central point or line will everyone who wants to sign up for volleyball please stand off to this side of the gym?

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2
as in aspect
a certain way in which something appears or may be regarded examined the problem from all sides

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3
as in faction
a group of people acting together within a larger group our side won, and the club will have a holiday party after all

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side

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adjective

as in lateral
of, relating to, or located on one side please bring all deliveries to the side door

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side

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verb

1
as in to club

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2
as in to skin

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Recent Examples of side
Noun
The pool is on the smaller side, best for a refreshing dip rather than a whole afternoon affair—and the complimentary weekend yoga adds a nice and easy excuse to start the morning outside. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026 The Hudson Satchel from Quince is nearly identical to Lawrence’s—right down to the shape of the side buckles—but priced at under $200—which is far less expensive than the star’s likely designer style. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
Adjective
Atop the Oilers’ right side depth chart is puck mover Evan Bouchard. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 July 2026 And, despite what the project’s origins as some sort of secret b-side dumping ground might lead you to believe, these are not throwaways. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 19 July 2026
Verb
Wait to fertilize again until the developing fruits are about the size of a golf ball, at which time a nitrogen-rich fertilizer can be used to side dress plants. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 From front doors to garage doors to siding to shutters, there are many paint choices to make for the exterior of your home, and despite being a smaller detail, shutters can stick out like a sore thumb if they're painted the wrong color. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for side
Recent Examples of Synonyms for side
  1. flank
  2. aspect
  3. faction
  4. lateral
  5. club
  6. skin
  7. top
  8. hand
Noun
  • Quintero, the complaint said, did a fat transfer to the buttocks, chest, trapezius and biceps for Patient 1 after removing 3,000 cubic centimeters of supernatant fat from the chest, abdomen, flanks, and back.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • Analysis Oliver Glasner wants his wingbacks to have a real engine; the ability to get up and down the flank with serious energy and discipline.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of flank
Noun
  • This San Sebastián Nobu hotel features all the great aspects of the brand with a Basque twist.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The entire act of murdering the Dama encapsulates so many aspects of Negan’s character.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of aspect
Noun
  • For additional context, the war against the Locust kicks off only a few weeks after the 79-year conflict between human factions known as the Pendulum Wars, which explains why the COG wasn't in the best of conditions when the monsters attacked.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • City Hall is perpetually divided into two frustrating factions of three members each.
    — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of faction
Adjective
  • The 6-foot-4, 198-pound deep threat will have season-ending surgery after sustaining a moderate tear of his lateral collateral ligament in his left knee.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • As glutamate accumulates without time to drain, across a demanding workday, the lateral prefrontal cortex becomes metabolically constrained.
    — Shefali Raina, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of lateral
Verb
  • That sort of power is no surprise to Tigers faithful — Valencia has clubbed 41 home runs over his prior 787 MiLB at-bats spanning back to 2025.
    — John Laghezza, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Francisco Alvarez, meanwhile, clubbed a 401-foot solo home run — his 12th homer of the year — in the eighth inning against reliever Evan Phillips.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of club
Verb
  • The general public is advised to avoid close contact with armadillos, including handling, skinning or eating.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • From her home in Sedley, Virginia, Dot skinned, blanched, cooked, and packaged her signature nuts.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of skin
Noun
  • That jumps from his previous $45 million average and pushes him to the top of the quarterback market.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Getting those numbers near the top of the list is a point of emphasis for this year's team.
    — Alex Wilcox, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of top
Noun
  • Redbord pointed to how this token was concentrated in a small number of hands and price support eroded gradually, instead of all at once.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Chad Gable and Penta shook hands as Gable’s family watched from ringside.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hand

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