side
One flat surface or edge of an object or place.
One of the flat surfaces or outer boundaries of an object, area, or shape.
One group or position that is against another in a fight, game, or argument.
One of two or more groups, teams, or positions that are in opposition in a conflict, competition, or debate.
A small dish you eat with the main food.
A small portion of food served along with the main dish as part of a meal.
The part of your body between your ribs and hip on each side.
The part of the human or animal body between the ribs and hips on either side.
To choose to support one person or group against another.
To support, agree with, or align oneself with one person, group, or position in opposition to another.
- Base: side
- Plural: sides
- Base: side
- 3rd Person Singular: sides
- Present Participle: siding
- Past: sided
by your side
1physically close for support or presence
Next to someone to give help or be with them.
- I’ll be by your side no matter what happens.
- He stood by her side during the ceremony.
side by side
1next to each other facing same way
Close together and facing the same way.
- The two houses stood side by side.
- They worked side by side to finish the project.
take sides
1choose one position in a conflict
To choose to support one person or group against another.
- 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
1choose the safer option
To be more careful than necessary, so that you are safe, instead of taking a risk.
- 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
2choose the safer side
To do something in a safer way than necessary because you are not sure and want to avoid any risk.
- 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
1introducing a contrast between ideas
Used to introduce an opposite or different idea from what was said before.
- 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
2introducing an opposite view
Used to introduce an opposite idea or fact.
- 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
5contrasting point
Use this when you want to show the other side of an argument.
- 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.
- The course is expensive. On the other hand, the teacher is excellent.
- I like the city. On the other hand, it is very noisy.