Side Definition & Meaning
side
- adjective
- located on a side; "side fences"; "the side porch"
- noun
- a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location; "they always sat on the right side of the church"; "he never left my side"
- one of two or more contesting groups; "the Confederate side was prepared to attack"
- either the left or right half of a body; "he had a pain in his side"
- a surface forming part of the outside of an object; "he examined all sides of the crystal"; "dew dripped from the face of the leaf"
- an extended outer surface of an object; "he turned the box over to examine the bottom side"; "they painted all four sides of the house"
- an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect); "he was on the heavy side"; "he is on the purchasing side of the business"; "it brought out his better side"
- a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure; "the hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the longest side"
- a family line of descent; "he gets his brains from his father's side"
- a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food
- an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute; "there are two sides to every question"
- an elevated geological formation; "he climbed the steep slope"; "the house was built on the side of a mountain"
- (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
- verb
- take sides for or against; "Who are you widing with?"; "I"m siding against the current candidate"
"Side" in song lyrics
See how side is used in real songs:
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"may have fallen by the waist side"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"So work your body, strip left side"
2 Live Crew — Shake a Lil' Somethin' -
"Off the side"
2 Pistols f/ BMU
Words that rhyme with side
Usage tips for "side"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "side" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for side to find words that pair well.