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Side

A lateral surface, viewpoint, or direction.

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Side can refer to a lateral surface of an object or person, or it can mean a viewpoint or opinion. It also refers to the direction of a road or street.

Pronunciation

/saɪd/

Etymology

From Old English sida, from Proto-West Germanic *sidā.

Explain Like I’m 5

A 'side' is like one face of a cube, or the direction you look from to see something differently.

Fun Facts

The 'side' of a coin is used to represent heads or tails
In sailing, the 'port' side is the left when facing forward
Sides are used in geometry to describe faces of shapes

FAQ

What is a side? It's one surface of an object
What does 'on the side' mean? It means beside or near something else
Can a viewpoint be a side? Yes, it refers to a perspective

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

aspect edge part

Antonyms — Opposites or Contrasts

center

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

position surface

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

edge flank aspect

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

object person road

Indexes

direction subjective

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