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The definition of side
29 Definitions of: side
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- noun, a line or surface that borders anything
- noun, geometry a) any line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane geometric figure b)another name for face
- noun, either of two parts into which an object, surface, area, etc, can be divided, esp by a line, median, space, etc. Related adj lateral
- noun, either of the two surfaces of a flat object
- noun, a surface or part of an object that extends vertically
- noun, either half of a human or animal body, esp the area around the waist, as divided by the median plane
- noun, the area immediately next to a person or thing
- noun, a district, point, or direction within an area identified by reference to a central point
- noun, the area at the edge of a room, road, etc, as distinguished from the middle
- noun, aspect or part
- noun, one of two or more contesting factions, teams, etc
- noun, a page in an essay, book, etc
- noun, a position, opinion, etc, held in opposition to another in a dispute
- noun, line of descent
- noun, a television channel
- noun, billiards snooker spin imparted to a ball by striking it off-centre with the cue. US and Canadian equivalent: English
- noun, slang insolence, arrogance, or pretentiousness
- noun, on one side set apart from the rest, as provision for emergencies, etc, or to avoid muddling
- noun, on the side a) apart from or in addition to the main object b) as a sideline c) as a side dish d) bit on the side. See bit
- noun, side by side a) close together b) beside or near to
- noun, take sides to support one group, opinion, etc, as against another
- noun, on the weak, heavy, etc, side tending to be too weak, heavy, etc
- adjective, being on one side; lateral
- adjective, from or viewed as if from one side
- adjective, directed towards one side
- adjective, not main; subordinate or incidental
- verb, to support or associate oneself with a faction, interest, etc
- verb, to provide with siding or sides
- verb, to tidy up or clear (dishes, a table, etc)
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of side