Definition
Definition of one side - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
side directionposition or direction to the left or right of an object
- He stood on one side of the table..
2.
geometryone part or section of something
- One side of the argument was more convincing.
Expressions with one side
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physically next to someone
She kept her dog by her side during the walk.
supporting or advocating for someone
She is always on my side during arguments.
move something away from the main group for later
She put the book to one side for tomorrow.
fulfill commitments as part of an agreement
She always keeps her side of the bargain in every deal.
stay very close to someone
The dog glued to his side all day.
someone or something causing persistent irritation
The new policy has become a thorn in the company's side.
physically next to someone or something
She stood at his side during the ceremony.
positioned to the left or right
The car was parked on one side of the street.
move away from the center to make space
Please stand to one side so others can pass.
legal support or justification for one's actions
She knew she had the law on her side.
be in a situation where delay brings benefit or safety
The young investors have time on their side and can wait for markets.
experience good fortune helping in a situation
She had luck on her side during the competition.
experienced good fortune or favorable results unexpectedly
Luck was on his side during the final exam.
having enough time to succeed or benefit
Don't worry, time is on your side.
possess legal support or justification in a situation
In this case, you have the law on your side.
possess legal support in a situation
She knew she had a law on her side.
be able to laugh at another person after winning
She had the laugh on her side after solving the puzzle first.
Terms with one side included in their meaning
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movement
from one side to the other
move across
go from one side to another
crossing motion
from one side to the other side
books
one side of a sheet in a book
movement
from one side to the other
movement
moving in one side and out of the other
movement
from one side to the other by way of the interior
travel
move from one side to another
movement
completely from one side or end to the other
movement
moving or directed toward one side
match format
game or competition involving one player on each side
distance
moving from one side of the country to the other
movement
from one side to the other
sports franchise
set of athletes on one side, or the business that operates them
perception
side that is not within one's field of vision
physical movement
move from one side to another
literal
move from one side of a bridge to the other
literal
move from one side of a river to the other
literal
move from one side of the Thames to the other
movement
move from one side of the tracks to the other
travel
spanning from one side of a country to another
nationwide
traveling from one side of a country to the other
transition
act of moving from one side to another
combat
engage in combat until one side is defeated
Examples of one side in a sentence
She placed the vase on one side of the shelf. One side of the box was painted red. The building's one side was damaged in the storm.
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- French:un côté, côté, ...
- German:eine Seite, Seite, ...
- Italian:un fianco, una parte, ...
- Spanish:un costado, una cara, ...
- Portuguese:um lado, lado, ...
- Chinese:一侧, 一方, ...
- Japanese:片側, 一側, ...
- Arabic:جانِب, جِهَة, ...
- Hebrew:צַד אֶחָד, צַד מְסוּיָּם, ...
- Russian:одна сторона, одна часть, ...
- Ukrainian:одна сторона, ...
- Hindi:एक ओर, एक पक्ष, ...
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