انگلیسی

side

gb/sˈaɪd/ us/sˈaɪd/
A1 انگلیسی
~ 300
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
اسم A1 entity
1

one surface or boundary of something

One flat surface or edge of an object or place.

الگوی کاربرد: the [left/right/front/back] side of [something]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'side' with 'end' when describing positions; 'end' refers to the farthest point, not a surface or boundary.
هم‌معنی‌ها
surface (A more general term for the outside layer of something; not always implying a specific orientation.)
متضادها
center (Refers to the middle point, opposite of an outer boundary.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
left side |right side |side of the road |side of the building |side panel
موضوع‌ها
geometry |daily life |space |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.
اسم A2 entity
2

opposing position in a conflict

One group or position that is against another in a fight, game, or argument.

الگوی کاربرد: [someone/something] is on [someone's] side
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse 'side' with 'viewpoint'; while related, 'side' often implies belonging to a group in opposition.
هم‌معنی‌ها
faction (Often used for organized subgroups within a larger conflict; more formal.)
متضادها
opponent (Refers to the other competing party rather than one's own group.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
take sides |choose a side |on my side |support one side
موضوع‌ها
sports |conflict |communication |relationships
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.
اسم A2 entity
3

dish served with main course

A small dish you eat with the main food.

الگوی کاربرد: a side of [food]
اشتباه رایج:
Some learners may confuse 'side' in this sense with 'side' meaning location; context usually clarifies it.
هم‌معنی‌ها
accompaniment (More formal; can refer to anything that goes with something else, not only food.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
side salad |side dish |side order
موضوع‌ها
food |daily life |food_drink |daily_life
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I want a side of rice.
  • We had chicken and three sides.
  • I ordered soup as a side.
اسم B1 entity
4

lateral part of torso

The part of your body between your ribs and hip on each side.

هم‌معنی‌ها
flank (More technical or formal term, often used for animals.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
pain in the side |hold one's side
موضوع‌ها
anatomy |body |health
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • My left side hurts.
  • He sleeps on his side.
  • I have pain in my right side.
فعل B1 action
5

support one group over another

To choose to support one person or group against another.

الگوی کاربرد: to side with [someone/something]
هم‌معنی‌ها
align (More formal and strategic; often used beyond personal conflicts.)
متضادها
oppose (To actively disagree with or act against someone or something.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
side with
موضوع‌ها
conflict |communication |relationships
نمونه‌ها
  • She sided with her friend during the disagreement.
  • Most voters sided with the reformers.
  • He decided to side with management instead of the workers.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • I will side with you.
  • She sided with her brother in the fight.
  • They sided with us in the game.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
side
IPA
GB/sˈaɪd/
US/sˈaɪd/
هجاها و تکیه
side (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (side)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: side
  • Plural: sides
Verb
  • Base: side
  • 3rd Person Singular: sides
  • Present Participle: siding
  • Past: sided
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
sides noun siding verb sided verb
Core family
inside noun A1 outside noun A1
Related words
sideways adverb aside adverb A2 beside preposition A1 besides adverb B1 sideline noun
Advanced or less common
sidelong adjective sidebar noun B1
عبارت‌ها

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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

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