side (EN)

noun, adjective, verb

noun “side”

1. one half of an object (such as left or right)
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   Please put it on the left side of the table.
2. a flat surface of an object that is not the top, bottom, front, or back
   She painted a mural on the side of the building.
3. an area in a position specified relative to something (often in combination with adjectives like "east" or "north")
   The playground is on the east side of the school.
4. the part of a person's body below the arms, between the chest and the back
   She felt a sharp pain in her side after running too fast.
5. one surface of a sheet of paper
   Please write your essay on one side of the paper only.
6. a straight edge that forms the boundary of a two-dimensional shape
   Each triangle has three sides.
7. a face (flat surface) of a three-dimensional object
   Each side of the pyramid was painted a different color.
8. one way of looking at or thinking about something
   She always tries to see the bright side of every situation.
9. one of the groups or individuals involved in a conflict or competition
   Each side presented their arguments during the debate.
10. one of the opinions in a discussion or disagreement
    She always listens to both sides of the story before making a decision.
11. the family lineage from one specific parent or relative
    She inherited her blue eyes from her father's side of the family.
12. a group of players in a game
    Our side scored the first goal of the match.
13. (UK) a sports team
    The local side won the championship for the first time in ten years.
14. a smaller dish served along with the main part of a meal
    I ordered a burger with a side of fries and a side of coleslaw.

adjective “side”

1. located at or on the side
   She took a side path to avoid the busy main road.
2. additional or extra, especially when referring to benefits or activities
   She took on a side project to earn extra money while working her full-time job.
3. served alongside the main dish
   We ordered a side salad to go with our burgers.

verb “side”

1. to support one group or opinion in a disagreement
   During the debate, she sided with her friend even though she didn't fully agree.
2. (US) to cover the exterior walls of a building with specific materials
   We decided to side the garage with new wooden panels.