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{ "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’." }