side
gb/sˈaɪd/ us/sˈaɪd/
A1
Angličtina
~ 300
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Podstatné jméno
A1
entity
1
one surface or boundary of something
One flat surface or edge of an object or place.
Vzorec užití:
the [left/right/front/back] side of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'side' with 'end' when describing positions; 'end' refers to the farthest point, not a surface or boundary.
Synonyma
surface (A more general term for the outside layer of something; not always implying a specific orientation.)
Antonyma
center (Refers to the middle point, opposite of an outer boundary.)
Kolokace
left side
|right side
|side of the road
|side of the building
|side panel
Témata
geometry
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The left side of the car was badly damaged.
- Please write your name on the top right side of the paper.
- There’s a crack along the side of the phone.
- We walked along the side of the river.
- The north side of the building gets more sunlight.
Učební příklady
- The left side of my face hurts.
- There is a tree on the right side of the house.
- I sat on the other side of the table.
- The side of the box is open.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
2
opposing position in a conflict
One group or position that is against another in a fight, game, or argument.
Vzorec užití:
[someone/something] is on [someone's] side
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse 'side' with 'viewpoint'; while related, 'side' often implies belonging to a group in opposition.
Synonyma
faction (Often used for organized subgroups within a larger conflict; more formal.)
Antonyma
opponent (Refers to the other competing party rather than one's own group.)
Kolokace
take sides
|choose a side
|on my side
|support one side
Témata
sports
|conflict
|communication
|relationships
Příklady
- Both sides agreed to stop fighting.
- She always takes her brother’s side in arguments.
- Which side are you on in this debate?
- The two sides met to discuss peace terms.
Učební příklady
- I am on your side.
- He is playing for the other side.
- We must choose a side in this game.
- Both sides want to win.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
3
dish served with main course
A small dish you eat with the main food.
Vzorec užití:
a side of [food]
Častá chyba:
Some learners may confuse 'side' in this sense with 'side' meaning location; context usually clarifies it.
Synonyma
accompaniment (More formal; can refer to anything that goes with something else, not only food.)
Kolokace
side salad
|side dish
|side order
Témata
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Příklady
- I ordered a burger with a side of fries.
- Would you like any sides with your steak?
- The fish comes with two sides and bread.
Učební příklady
- I want a side of rice.
- We had chicken and three sides.
- I ordered soup as a side.
Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
4
lateral part of torso
The part of your body between your ribs and hip on each side.
Synonyma
flank (More technical or formal term, often used for animals.)
Kolokace
pain in the side
|hold one's side
Témata
anatomy
|body
|health
Příklady
- He was hit in the side during the game.
- She felt a sharp pain in her right side.
- He lay on his side to sleep.
Učební příklady
- My left side hurts.
- He sleeps on his side.
- I have pain in my right side.
Sloveso
B1
action
5
support one group over another
To choose to support one person or group against another.
Vzorec užití:
to side with [someone/something]
Synonyma
align (More formal and strategic; often used beyond personal conflicts.)
Antonyma
oppose (To actively disagree with or act against someone or something.)
Kolokace
side with
Témata
conflict
|communication
|relationships
Příklady
- She sided with her friend during the disagreement.
- Most voters sided with the reformers.
- He decided to side with management instead of the workers.
Učební příklady
- I will side with you.
- She sided with her brother in the fight.
- They sided with us in the game.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
side
IPA
GB/sˈaɪd/
US/sˈaɪd/
Slabiky a přízvuk
side (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (side)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: side
- Plural: sides
Verb
- Base: side
- 3rd Person Singular: sides
- Present Participle: siding
- Past: sided
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
by your side
1/bˈaɪ jˈʊɹ sˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
physically close for support or presence
Next to someone to give help or be with them.
Příklady
- I’ll be by your side no matter what happens.
- He stood by her side during the ceremony.
side by side
1/sˈaɪd bˈaɪ sˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
next to each other facing same way
Close together and facing the same way.
Příklady
- The two houses stood side by side.
- They worked side by side to finish the project.
take sides
1/tˈeɪk sˈaɪdz/
fixed phrase
choose one position in a conflict
To choose to support one person or group against another.
Příklady
- I don’t want to take sides in their argument.
- She always takes sides without knowing all the facts.
err on the side of caution
1/ˈɛɹ ˈɔn ðə sˈaɪd əv kˈɔʃən/
idiom
choose the safer option
To be more careful than necessary, so that you are safe, instead of taking a risk.
Příklady
- Let’s err on the side of caution and bring extra supplies.
- When in doubt, it’s better to err on the side of caution.
- Doctors often err on the side of caution when treating new illnesses.
- Doctors often err on the side of caution when treating very young children.
- We decided to err on the side of caution and cancel the event due to the storm.
err on the side of caution
2/ˈɛɹ ˈɔn ðə sˈaɪd əv kˈɔʃən/
idiom
choose the safer side
To do something in a safer way than necessary because you are not sure and want to avoid any risk.
Příklady
- When in doubt, it’s better to err on the side of caution.
- The school decided to err on the side of caution and cancel classes during the storm.
- Doctors often err on the side of caution when treating very young children.
on the other hand
1/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing a contrast between ideas
Used to introduce an opposite or different idea from what was said before.
Příklady
- I like living in the city. On the other hand, it can be very noisy.
- I like city life. On the other hand, it can be stressful.
- He might agree. On the other hand, he could refuse.
- He seems strict, but on the other hand, he cares deeply about his students.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he can be lazy.
on the other hand
2/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
introducing an opposite view
Used to introduce an opposite idea or fact.
Příklady
- I love city life. On the other hand, it can be very stressful.
- He’s very talented. On the other hand, he lacks experience.
on the other hand
5/ˈɔn ðə ˈʌðɚ hˈænd/
fixed phrase
contrasting point
Use this when you want to show the other side of an argument.
Příklady
- The apartment is small. On the other hand, it is close to work.
- The plan could save money; on the other hand, it may take longer.
- Some people enjoy working from home. On the other hand, others miss the office.