{
    "term": "side",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a2",
    "image": "data/images/po/polygons.png",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "either of the two halves of a surface, an object or an area that is divided by an imaginary central line",
            "sensetop": "on the… side (of something)",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "the **right side** of the brain"
                },
                {
                    "text": "satellite links to **the other side of the world**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "They drive on the left-hand **side of the road** in Japan.",
                    "contextForm": "on the… side (of something)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "She was on the **far side** of the room."
                },
                {
                    "text": "They crossed **from one side** of London **to the other**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Keep on your **side of the bed**!"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a factory on the west side of town"
                },
                {
                    "text": "A car was coming in their direction on the wrong side of the road."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She got in the passenger side of the car."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the left-hand side of the page"
                },
                {
                    "text": "the sunny, leeward side of the island"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["far", "opposite", "other"],
                "preposition": ["side of", "at one side", "at the side"],
                "phrases": ["sunny side up"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "a position or an area to the left or right of something",
            "sensetop": "on a/the side (of something)",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He crossed the bridge to **the other side** of the river."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The **opposite side** of the street was still in shadow."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There is a large window on **either side** of the front door.",
                    "contextForm": "on a/the side (of something)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "people on **both sides** of the Atlantic"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a town on **this side** of the border"
                },
                {
                    "text": "She saw James standing **on the other side** of the fence."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She tilted her head **to one side**."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["far", "opposite", "other"],
                "preposition": ["side of", "at one side", "at the side"],
                "phrases": ["sunny side up"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "one of the flat surfaces of something that is not the top or bottom, front or back",
            "sensetop": "on the side (of something)at the side (of something)",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Write your name on the side of the box.",
                    "contextForm": "on the side (of something)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "There's a scratch on the side of my car."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Now lay the jar on its side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The ship was damaged on her starboard side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The kitchen door is at the **side of the house**.",
                    "contextForm": "at the side (of something)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a **side door/window/panel**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a side wall/entrance"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["far", "opposite", "other"],
                "preposition": ["side of", "at one side", "at the side"],
                "phrases": ["sunny side up"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "the vertical or sloping surface around something, but not the top or bottom of it",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "A path went up the side of the hill."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Brush the sides of the tin with butter."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We could see sheep grazing on the side of the mountain."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["far", "opposite", "other"],
                "preposition": ["side of", "at one side", "at the side"],
                "phrases": ["sunny side up"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "a part near the edge of something; an area just beyond the edge of something",
            "sensetop": "on the side of somethingat the side of something",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The stream flows into the south side of the lake."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A path leads down one side of the garden."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We planted tulips along the side of the lawn."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She **sat on the side** of the bed.",
                    "contextForm": "on the side of something"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The player received treatment on the side of the pitch."
                },
                {
                    "text": "A van was parked at the side of the road.",
                    "contextForm": "at the side of something"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["far", "opposite", "other"],
                "preposition": ["side of", "at one side", "at the side"],
                "phrases": ["sunny side up"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 6,
            "definition": "either the right or left part of a person’s body, from the armpit (= where the arm joins the body) to the hip (= where the leg joins the body)",
            "sensetop": "on your side",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I've got a stitch in my side *(= a sudden pain from running or laughing)*."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She has a pain down her right side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He was **lying on his side**.",
                    "contextForm": "on your side"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Emily turned onto her side and yawned."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He is paralysed down his left side as a result of polio."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I always sleep on my side because I'm not comfortable on my back."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I laughed until my sides ached."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["left", "left-hand", "right"],
                "side + verb": ["ache", "hurt"],
                "preposition": ["down your side", "in the/​your side", "on your side"],
                "phrases": ["at somebody’s side", "side by side", "a pain in your side"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 7,
            "definition": "either of two surfaces of something flat and thin, such as paper or cloth",
            "sensetop": "on a/the side (of something)",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The upper side of the leaf was a much darker green."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The reverse side of the coin has a picture of a flower."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Write on one side of the paper only.",
                    "contextForm": "on a/the side (of something)"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Fry the steaks for two minutes on each side."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["flip", "reverse"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 8,
            "definition": "the amount of writing needed to fill one side of a sheet of paper",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He told us not to write more than three sides."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 9,
            "definition": "any of the flat surfaces of a solid object",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "A cube has six sides."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Each side of the pyramid is greater than five acres in area."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 10,
            "definition": "any of the lines that form a flat shape such as a square or triangle",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a shape with five sides"
                },
                {
                    "text": "The farm buildings form three sides of a square."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 11,
            "definition": "used in adjectives to state the number or type of sides",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a six-sided object"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a glass-sided container"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 12,
            "definition": "a place or position very near to somebody/something",
            "sensetop": "at/by somebody's/something's side",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Her husband stood at her side.",
                    "contextForm": "at/by somebody's/something's side"
                },
                {
                    "text": "She was glad to have him by her side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Keep close to my side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Her friends never seem to leave her side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He rushed to be at her side."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 13,
            "definition": "one of the two or more people or groups taking part in an argument, war, etc.",
            "sensetop": "on the… side",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "**Both sides** agreed to restore diplomatic relations."
                },
                {
                    "text": "At some point during the war he seems to have **changed sides**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The two sides announced a deal yesterday."
                },
                {
                    "text": "to be on the **winning/losing side**",
                    "contextForm": "on the… side"
                },
                {
                    "text": "There are faults on both sides."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There is anger on both sides of the political divide."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Each side accused the other of firing first."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He switched sides and joined the opposition."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Let both sides argue their case."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There were casualties on both sides of the conflict."
                },
                {
                    "text": "War forces people to choose sides."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The other side maintains that the project will not be affordable."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["opposing", "losing", "winning"],
                "verb + side": ["choose", "switch"],
                "side + verb": ["accuse somebody", "argue something", "want something"],
                "preposition": ["on side"],
                "phrases": ["on both sides"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 14,
            "definition": "one of the opinions, attitudes, or positions held by somebody in an argument, a business arrangement, etc.",
            "sensetop": "on the… side",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "We heard **both sides of the argument**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I just want you to hear my **side of the story** first."
                },
                {
                    "text": "One **side of the debate** is articulated best by France and Germany."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The defendant has had no opportunity to put his side of the case."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Will you keep your side of the bargain?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "On **the plus side**, the film is beautifully shot and edited.",
                    "contextForm": "on the… side"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["bright", "plus", "positive"],
                "verb + side": ["have", "show", "hide"],
                "preposition": ["side to"],
                "phrases": [
                    "somebody’s side of the story",
                    "see the funny side (of something)"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 15,
            "definition": "a particular aspect of something, especially a situation or a person’s character",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "These poems reveal her gentle side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It's interesting to **see** another **side** of a story that is so well known."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It's good you can see **the funny side** of the situation."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I'll take care of that **side of things**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed."
                },
                {
                    "text": "the **darker side** of human nature"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a behind-the-scenes documentary which promises to **show a side** of him rarely seen in public"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Bob is hoping to show off his lighter side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He's usually very kind and gentle, but he has his less positive side too."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She likes men who do not hide their feminine side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The scandal has shown us the ugly side of politics."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This murder highlights the seamy side of Hollywood."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There are several sides to most problems."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I had nothing to do with the financial side of the company."
                },
                {
                    "text": "What can we do on the supply side to make this market more competitive?"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["bright", "plus", "positive"],
                "verb + side": ["have", "show", "hide"],
                "preposition": ["side to"],
                "phrases": [
                    "somebody’s side of the story",
                    "see the funny side (of something)"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 16,
            "definition": "a feeling that you are better than other people",
            "labels": "(British English, informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "There was **no side** to him at all."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 17,
            "definition": "a sports team",
            "cefr": "a2",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "As captain, Pryce is confident of leading his side to victory."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The French have a very strong side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We were **on the winning/losing side**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "As the **home side**, they were expected to play an attacking game."
                },
                {
                    "text": "His side conceded two goals in their last match."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Cain's goal put his side ahead."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The away side were dismissed for 192."
                },
                {
                    "text": "An inexperienced English side overcame a determined home team 39–24."
                },
                {
                    "text": "He scored the winning goal in the famous 2016 cup-winning side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Wenger is planning to field an unchanged side for the second leg."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Both sides struggled to find any sort of form."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Sports: ball and racket sports"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["good", "strong", "full-strength"],
                "verb + side": ["captain", "skipper", "lead"],
                "side + verb": ["win (something)", "play", "battle"],
                "phrases": [
                    "let the side down",
                    "put your side ahead",
                    "put your side in front"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 18,
            "definition": "the part of your family that people belong to who are related either to your mother or to your father",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a cousin on my father’s side *(= a child of my father’s brother or sister)*"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["left", "left-hand", "right"],
                "side + verb": ["ache", "hurt"],
                "preposition": ["down your side", "in the/​your side", "on your side"],
                "phrases": ["at somebody’s side", "side by side", "a pain in your side"]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 19,
            "definition": "a side dish (= a small amount of food, for example a salad, served with the main course of a meal)",
            "labels": "(North American English, informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Your dinner comes with a choice of two sides."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 20,
            "definition": "one of the two halves of an animal that has been killed for meat",
            "sensetop": "a side of beef/bacon, etc.",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 21,
            "definition": "a television channel",
            "labels": "(old-fashioned, British English, informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "What's on the other side?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to support and agree with somebody",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I'm definitely on your side in this."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Whose side are you on anyway?"
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "the boyfriend or girlfriend of somebody who is already married or in a steady sexual relationship with somebody else",
            "labels": "(British English, slang)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Is he your bit on the side?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to choose between two possible choices",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Preferences and decisions"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to show too much of a good quality in order to avoid showing too little",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I thought it was better **to err on the side of caution** *(= to be too careful rather than take a risk)*."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "moving to the left and then to the right and then back again",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He shook his head slowly from side to side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The ship rolled from side to side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The cat sat with its tail twitching from side to side."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "from or living in a poor area or part of town",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to make somebody pleased with you/annoyed with you",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be in a bad mood for the whole day for no particular reason",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "said about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think they could be happier in a different place or situation",
            "labels": "(saying)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to have something as an advantage that will make it more likely that you will achieve something",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She may not win this year, but she does have youth on her side."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Success"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to know where you can get an advantage for yourself",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be forced to change from feeling pleased or satisfied to feeling disappointed or annoyed",
            "labels": "(British English, informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He’ll be laughing on the other side of his face when he reads my letter."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to fail to give your friends, family, etc. the help and support they expect, or to behave in a way that makes them disappointed",
            "labels": "(especially British English)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "You can always rely on Maggie—she’d never let the side down."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I felt I was letting the side down by not going to the wedding."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Difficulty and failure"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to be cheerful or positive about a bad situation, for example by thinking only of the advantages and not the disadvantages",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Look on the bright side. You managed to do more than I did."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to stay with somebody, especially in order to take care of them",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "in or from all directions; everywhere",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "We realized we were surrounded on all sides."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Disaster threatens on every side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She was bombarded with questions from all sides."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "slightly too big, small, high, etc.",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "These shoes are a little on the tight side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Don’t you think you’re a bit on the short side to play basketball?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to introduce the good points about somebody/something, especially after the bad points have been mentioned",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "On the credit side, she’s always willing to work very late."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "on the woman’s side of the family",
            "labels": "(old-fashioned)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "out of your way",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I left my bags on one side."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "to be dealt with later",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I put his complaint to one side until I had more time."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Leaving that to one side for a moment, are there any other questions?"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "younger or older than 40, 50, etc. years of age",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "being especially careful; taking no risks",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I took some extra cash just to be on the safe side."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "in addition to your main job",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a mechanic who buys and sells cars on the side"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "secretly or illegally",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "He's married but he has a girlfriend on the side."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "served at the same time as the main part of the meal, but on a separate plate",
            "labels": "(especially North American English)",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "in trouble with the police",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "the aspect of a situation that is the opposite of or contrasts with the one you have been talking about",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "with the top part turned to the top; in the correct, normal position",
            "labels": "(North American English)",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "I dropped my toast, but luckily it fell right side up."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "close together and facing in the same direction",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "There were two children ahead, walking side by side."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The two sat side by side on the bench."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "together, without any difficulties",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "We have been using both systems, side by side, for two years."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The two communities exist happily side by side."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to refer to either of two opposite opinions on an issue",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The two countries are often on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to climate change."
                },
                {
                    "text": "There are arguments on both sides of the aisle."
                },
                {
                    "text": "On the other side of the fence there is anger at the reforms."
                },
                {
                    "text": "It is a proposal approved by people on both sides of the political fence."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to laugh a lot at somebody/something",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to express support for somebody in an argument",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "She didn't think it was wise to take sides in their argument."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "to speak to somebody in private, especially in order to warn or tell them about something",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "before a particular time, event, age, etc.",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "They aren't likely to arrive this side of midnight."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "a person or thing that repeatedly annoys somebody or stops them from doing something",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to say that somebody can wait for something to happen or can wait before doing something",
            "examples": []
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to talk about two ways of looking at the same situation",
            "examples": []
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/saɪd/",
                "audio": "si/side/side__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/saɪd/",
                "audio": "si/side/side__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "Old English sīde ‘left or right part of the body’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zijde and German Seite, probably from a base meaning ‘extending lengthways’."
}