side
Pronunciation
/saɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "side"in English

Side
01

the right or left half of an object, place, person, or similar whole

side definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
sides
Examples
The car 's right side was damaged.
02

one long half of an animal's body that has been cut in two for meat

side definition and meaning

What is "side"?

The side, refers to one half of the carcass of an animal, typically beef or pork, that has been split down the backbone. This division creates two sides: the left side and the right side. Each side contains various primal cuts of meat, including the ribs, loin, belly, chuck (for beef), or ribs, loin, belly, and leg (for pork). These primal cuts can then be further processed into retail cuts like steaks, roasts, chops, and ribs. The term "side" is often used in the meat industry when referring to wholesale or bulk quantities of meat, as well as in the context of butchering and processing animals for consumption.

Examples
A side of pork can be divided into multiple cuts.
03

one of the people or groups involved in an argument, contest, etc.

side definition and meaning
Examples
Each side presented their arguments during the debate.
04

a line segment that forms part of the boundary of a plane figure

side definition and meaning
Examples
A square has four equal sides.
05

an opinion or position held in opposition to another in a disagreement

Examples
They defended their side vigorously.
06

either the left or right half of the human body

Examples
Pain on the right side can signal appendix trouble.
07

the outermost surface extending along one edge of an object

Examples
The side of the building was covered in ivy.
08

an aspect or element of something contrasted with another aspect

Examples
The plan has a positive side and a negative side.
09

a line of descent within a family

Examples
She inherited traits from her mother 's side.
10

(in sports) a spin applied to a ball by striking or releasing it off-center

Examples
The shot had heavy side on it.
11

an elevated landform such as a slope or hillside

Examples
They camped on the mountain 's lower side.
12

a portion of food served alongside the main dish, often complementing the meal in flavor, texture, or nutrition

Examples
I ordered a burger with a side of crispy fries.
01

related to or positioned on the lateral part of something, away from the front, back, or center

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
relational
ungradable
Examples
The car ’s side mirrors provide a clear view of surrounding traffic.
to side
01

to support or take a position for or against someone or something

Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
side
3rd person singular
sides
Present participle
siding
Past simple
sided
Past participle
sided
Examples
She sided with the workers in the dispute.
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