Words / A2

SYD/saɪd/

A side is one of the two parts of something, or a position next to something: the left side, by the side of the road, both sides. Side can mean a team: whose side are you on? Beside and next to are close for position. A side dish is extra food. Do not say “in the side of the road” — say at the side of the road or by the side of the road.

Meaning

One of the two parts of something, or a position next to something.

Examples

• “She stood at the side of the road.”
• “She waited at the side of the pitch.”
• “There are windows on both sides of the room.”

Good to know

the left / right side. at / by the side of. a side dish. Team: whose side…?

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