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side

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1. side - Noun

2. side - Adjective

3. side - Verb

4. side - Adverb

5. Side - Proper noun

Meaning

The margin, edge, verge, or border of a surface; especially (when the thing spoken of is somewhat oblong in shape), one of the longer edges as distinguished from the shorter edges, called ends; a bounding line of a geometrical figure; as, the side of a field, of a square or triangle, of a river, of a road, etc.

Any outer portion of a thing considered apart from, and yet in relation to, the rest; as, the upper side of a sphere; also, any part or position viewed as opposite to or contrasted with another; as, this or that side.

One of the halves of the body, of an animals or man, on either side of the mesial plane; or that which pertains to such a half; as, a side of beef; a side of sole leather.

The right or left part of the wall or trunk of the body; as, a pain in the side.

A slope or declivity, as of a hill, considered as opposed to another slope over the ridge.

The position of a person or party regarded as opposed to another person or party, whether as a rival or a foe; a body of advocates or partisans; a party; hence, the interest or cause which one maintains against another; a doctrine or view opposed to another.

A line of descent traced through one parent as distinguished from that traced through another.

Fig.: Aspect or part regarded as contrasted with some other; as, the bright side of poverty.

Of or pertaining to a side, or the sides; being on the side, or toward the side; lateral.

Hence, indirect; oblique; collateral; incidental; as, a side issue; a side view or remark.

Long; large; extensive.

To embrace the opinions of one party, or engage in its interest, in opposition to another party; to take sides; as, to side with the ministerial party.

To be or stand at the side of; to be on the side toward.

To suit; to pair; to match.

To work (a timber or rib) to a certain thickness by trimming the sides.

To furnish with a siding; as, to side a house.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Woman originated from man's rib; not from his feet to be walked on, not from his head to be superior, but from his side to be equal, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be loved. Source: Internet

Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. Timothy Ferriss

Everyone is like a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody. Mark Twain

Courtesy that is all on one side cannot last long. French Proverb

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Spanish Proverb

The reverse side also has a reverse side. Japanese Proverb

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