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side
Noun
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A straight edge of an object.
A square has four sides.
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The left part or the right part of something.
This car has only one door on each side.
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An area with respect to something else.
The statue is on the east side of the school.
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One surface of a sheet of paper.
Please write on both sides of the paper.
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One possible aspect of a concept (usually positive or negative).
On the plus side, my car is fixed.
Try not to look at the down side of things.
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One group of players in a game.
Which side is winning?
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A person or group with a particular allegiance in a conflict or competition.
In the second world war, the Italians were on the side of the Germans.
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(UK) A television channel, usually as opposed to the one currently being watched.
I just want to see what's on the other side — James said there was a good film on tonight.
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(US) A side dish of food.
Do you want a side of french fries with your hamburger?
side
Verb
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(usually with "with") To be in an alliance with.
Who will you side with, Bob or Rachel?
rolling
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adjective
(= rolled, trilled)
uttered with a trill
she used rolling r's as in Spanish
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noun
the act of robbing a helpless person
he was charged with rolling drunks in the park
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noun
(= wheeling)
propelling something on wheels
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noun
(= peal)
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
path
Noun
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A path is a way to get to a place. It is like a small road, often made of dirt.
That path leads into the woods.
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A path is the way something moves.
The planets follow an elliptical path.