side — one of the surfaces of something that is not the top, bottom, front, or back
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of the surfaces of something that is not the top, bottom, front, or back
Pronunciation (IPA): /saɪd/
Example Sentences
- My dog always sleeps on my side of the bed.
- The grass is always greener on the other side.
- She works as a teacher but sells cookies on the side.
side
NOUN[/saɪd/]
one of the surfaces of something that is not the top, bottom, front, or back
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'sīde', meaning 'long part' or 'broad surface'. It shares a common Germanic root with German 'Seite', tracing back to Proto-Germanic origins related to extending or spreading concepts.
Breakdown
sīde (Old English: side, flank, broad surface) — a simple root word without morphological decomposition, representing a fundamental Germanic term for lateral or extended spatial dimensions.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog always sleeps on my side of the bed.”
“The grass is always greener on the other side.”
“She works as a teacher but sells cookies on the side.”
“I'll have a burger with fries on the side, please.”
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