side: signification et définitions

Mathematics A line bounding a plane figure.

Mathematics A surface bounding a solid figure.

A surface of an object, especially a surface joining a top and bottom: the four sides of a box.

A surface of an object that extends more or less perpendicularly from an observer standing in front: the side of the ship.

Either of the two surfaces of a flat object: the front side of a piece of paper; the two sides of a record.

The part within an object or area to the left or right of the observer or of its vertical axis.

The left or right half of the trunk of a human or animal body: always sleeps on his side; a side of beef.

The space immediately next to someone: stood at her father's side.

The space immediately next to something. Often used in combination: courtside; dockside.

One of two or more contrasted parts or places within an area, identified by its location with respect to a center: the north side of the park.

An area separated from another area by an intervening feature, such as a line or barrier: on this side of the Atlantic; the district on the other side of the railroad tracks.

One of two or more opposing individuals, groups, teams, or sets of opinions.

One of the positions maintained in a dispute or debate. See Synonyms at phase.

A distinct aspect: the shy side of his personality.

Line of descent: my aunt on my mother's side.

An incomplete script that shows the lines and cues of a single performer only. Often used in the plural.

Chiefly British Affected superiority; arrogance.

Located on a side: a side door.

From or to one side; oblique: a side view.

Minor; incidental: a side interest.

In addition to the main part; supplementary: a side benefit.

To provide sides or siding for: side a frame house with aluminum.

To be positioned next to: a couch that is sided by low tables.

To be in agreement with; support.

To align oneself in a disagreement: sided with the conservatives in Congress; siding against the bill.