on both sides
prep. phr..prep. phr.. used to describe something that is on the left and the right of a central point, or to talk about two groups in a disagreement.
prep. phr.. a prepositional phrase indicating bilateral positioning or the involvement of two opposing parties in a conflict or negotiation.
There are trees on both sides of the street.
The mediator listened to the arguments on both sides before suggesting a compromise.
The treaty was met with significant resistance on both sides of the border, leading to further diplomatic tension.
often followed by 'of' plus a noun to specify the location or the groups involved.
use this to practice symmetry in descriptions or to introduce balanced arguments in essays; it functions as an adverbial or adjectival modifier.
on both sideon both sidesthe noun 'side' must be plural because 'both' refers to two distinct parts.