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Definitions

side

[sahyd] / saɪd /
ADJECTIVE
minor; flanking
Synonyms
STRONG
incidental lateral oblique postern roundabout secondary skirting subordinate subsidiary
WEAK
ancillary indirect lesser marginal not the main off-center sidelong sideward superficial
Antonyms
STRONG
chief direct important necessary straightforward superior vital
WEAK
major serious
NOUN
edge, exteriority of object
Synonyms
STRONGEST
border bottom face front hand part rear sector surface top view
STRONG
aspect attitude boundary direction disposition division elevation facet flank haunch hillside jamb lee limit loin margin perimeter periphery posture quarter rim stance stand verge wing
Antonyms
STRONGEST
back inside interior middle rear whole
STRONG
center
WEAK
extremity
NOUN
point of view
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hand position
STRONG
angle appearance aspect belief direction facet light opinion outlook phase slant stand standpoint viewpoint
NOUN
viewpoint or group
Synonyms
STRONGEST
faction part party team
STRONG
behalf belligerent camp cause combatant competition contestant crew enemy foe interest lineup rival sect

Example Sentences

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Trump openly acknowledged the problem from Iran’s side on Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Because current treatments can have limitations or side effects, researchers are searching for new ways to strengthen bones more effectively.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

In 2019, seven players from the Eritrean under-20 side went missing after playing in the East African regional championship in Uganda.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“Thursday through the weekend will be on the cooler side for sure.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Reappearing as if summoned, Sarah pushed a rolling cart up to her side of the window.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.