side

Describes something located on or towards a side, or refers to one of two opposing groups.

ruРасположенный сбоку или к боку; относящийся к одной из двух противоборствующих групп.esSituado a un lado o en el lateral de algo; relativo a uno de los dos grupos o bandos que se enfrentan.frSitué sur le côté ou par rapport à un côté; relatif à l'un des deux camps opposés.deSeitlich gelegen oder zur Seite hin; zu einer von zwei gegnerischen Gruppen oder Parteien gehörend.ptQue está ao lado, de lado ou voltado para o lado; que pertence a um dos dois grupos opostos.zh位于侧面或旁边的；属于两个对立群体之一的。arصِفَة تَدُلّ على ما يَقَع على الجانِب أو يَتَّصِل به، أو ما يَخُصّ إحدى فئَتَيْن أو طَرَفَي نِزاع أو مُنافَسة.

1. Secondary or less important B1 formal

   Not the main or primary part; subordinate or incidental.

   • The main course came with side dishes.
   • He mentioned it as a side issue during the meeting.
   • She has a side job besides her full-time employment.

   ruВторостепенныйessecundario, accesoriofrSecondaire, accessoiredeNeben-ptSecundáriozh次要的arثانوي

   Synonyme: ancillaryincidentallesserminorperipheralsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

   Antonyme: centralchiefmainprimaryprincipal

2. Located on the side A2 formal

   Positioned at or toward the side rather than the center or front.

   • The side entrance is for staff only.
   • He parked on the side street.
   • The side window was broken in the accident.

   ruБоковойeslateralfrSur le côtédeSeitlichptLateralzh侧面的arجانبي

   Synonyme: lateralsidewardsidewise

   Antonyme: centralfrontmiddle

3. Additional or extra A2 informal

   Something that accompanies the main item, like a side order.

   • Would you like fries as a side?
   • The burger comes with a side salad.
   • He ordered a side of onion rings.

   ruДополнительныйesguarnición / adicionalfrEn accompagnementdeBeilageptAdicionalzh附加的arإضافي

   Synonyme: additionalextrasecondarysubsidiarysupplementary

   Antonyme: centralcoremainprimaryprincipal

• sider comparative form
• sidest superlative form

A noun referring to one part or surface of something, a position or direction relative to a central line, or a group or team.

ruОдна часть или поверхность чего-либо, положение или направление относительно центральной линии, или группа/команда.esUna parte o superficie de algo, una posición o dirección relativa a una línea central, o un grupo o equipo que se opone a otro.frUne partie ou une surface d'un objet, une position ou une direction par rapport à une ligne centrale, ou un groupe/une équipe opposée dans un conflit ou une compétition.deEine Fläche oder Seite eines Gegenstands, die Richtung oder Lage relativ zu einer Mittellinie oder einem Zentrum, sowie eine Gruppe oder Mannschaft.ptUma parte ou superfície de algo, a posição ou direção em relação a uma linha central, ou um grupo/equipe.zh某物的一部分或表面；相对于中心线的位置或方向；或群体、队伍。arأحد أجزاء شيء ما أو سطحه، أو موضعه أو اتجاهه بالنسبة إلى خط مركزي، أو مجموعة أو فريق.

1. Surface or edge A1 formal

   A flat surface or edge of an object, especially one that is not the front, back, top, or bottom.

   • The box has four sides.
   • She wrote her name on the side of the envelope.
   • The table has a smooth side.

   ruБоковая поверхностьesSuperficie o ladofrSurface ou côté d'un objetdeSeitenflächeptLado ou superfície lateralzh侧面arالسطح الجانبي

   Synonyme: facefacetflanksurface

2. Position or direction A1 formal

   A position to the left or right of an object or person.

   • He stood on the side of the road.
   • Put the book on the side table.
   • The restaurant is on the other side of the street.

   ruСторонаesladofrCôté (position ou direction)deSeiteptLadozh侧面arجانب

   Synonyme: flankhand

3. Team or group A2 informal

   One of two or more groups or teams opposing each other.

   • Which side are you on in the debate?
   • Our side won the game.
   • She switched sides during the argument.

   ruКоманда или группаesbando, equipofrcamp, côté (équipe)deTeam oder GruppeptTime ou grupozh一方或队伍arفريق أو جماعة

   Synonyme: alliancebloccampfactiongrouppartysquadteam

4. Aspect or point of view B1 formal

   A particular aspect or part of something, or a particular opinion.

   • There are two sides to every story.
   • Consider all sides before deciding.
   • He explained his side of the situation.

   ruСторонаesAspecto o punto de vistafrAspect ou point de vuedeSeiteptLadozh方面arجانب

   Synonyme: angleaspectfacetopinionperspectivepositionslantstandpointviewviewpoint

• sides plural form
• sides' possessive plural form
• side's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate taking a position or stance in support of one side or party in a dispute or situation.

ruГлагол, обозначающий занятие позиции или поддержку одной из сторон в споре или ситуации.esVerbo que significa tomar partido o apoyar a una de las partes en una disputa, discusión o situación.frVerbe signifiant prendre parti ou soutenir l'un des camps dans un différend ou une situation.deDeutsches Verb, das bedeutet, Partei für jemanden oder eine Seite in einem Streit oder einer Situation zu ergreifen und diese zu unterstützen.ptVerbo que indica tomar partido ou apoiar um dos lados em uma discussão, disputa ou situação.zh动词，表示为争论或冲突中的一方提供支持或站在某一方一边。arفعل يدل على اتخاذ موقف ودعم أحد طرفي نزاع أو خلاف أو موقف معين.

1. Support or take the side of B1 formal

   To support or favor one person or group over another in a dispute.

   • She sided with her brother during the argument.
   • The committee sided against the proposed changes.
   • He always sides with the underdog in debates.

   ruПоддержать сторонуesponerse de parte defrprendre parti pourdePartei ergreifenptTomar partidozh站边arيَنْصُرُ طرفًا

   Synonyme: backchampiondefendespousefavorstand bysupport

   Antonyme: contestcounterdefyopposeresistwithstand

2. Move sideways B2 informal

   To move or turn to one side.

   • The car suddenly sided into the next lane.
   • She sided away from the approaching cyclist.
   • He sided the boat to avoid the rocks.

   ruСдвинуться в сторонуesMoverse de ladofrse déplacer latéralementdezur Seite tretenptDeslocar-se para o ladozh侧移arتحرك جانبيًا

   Synonyme: edgesidestepsidle

   Antonyme: centerstraighten

• sided past participle
• sided past simple
• siding present participle
• sides third person singular