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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?
running
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noun
(= run)
the act of running; traveling on foot at a fast pace
he broke into a run
his daily run keeps him fit
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noun
(= run)
(American football) a play in which a player attempts to carry the ball through or past the opposing team
the defensive line braced to stop the run
the coach put great emphasis on running
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adjective
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
as mountain stream with freely running water
hovels without running water
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adjective
continually repeated over a period of time
a running joke among us
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adjective
executed or initiated by running
running plays worked better than pass plays
took a running jump
a running start
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adjective
of advancing the ball by running
the team's running plays worked better than its pass plays
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adjective
(= functional, working)
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
in running (or working) order
a functional set of brakes
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noun
the act of administering or being in charge of something
he has responsibility for the running of two companies at the same time
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noun
the state of being in operation
the engine is running smoothly
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noun
(= track)
the act of participating in an athletic competition involving running on a track
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adjective
measured lengthwise
cost of lumber per running foot