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on the other side of sth

prep. phr..
A2 Elementary Oxford

prep. phr.. This describes a location that is across a space or barrier from you. For example, across a street, a river, or a room.

prep. phr.. A prepositional phrase indicating a position opposite to a reference point, separated by an intervening space, object, or boundary.


SIMPLE

The park is on the other side of the street.

CONTEXTUAL

We live on the other side of the river, so we take a ferry to get to the city.

COMPLEX

On the other side of this difficult negotiation lies a potential partnership that could redefine our entire industry.

Usage

This phrase is followed by the noun representing the barrier or space, such as a street, river, or room.

Teaching tip

Highlight the contrast between the literal spatial meaning (across a street) and the more abstract temporal or experiential meaning (on the other side of an exam).

Pitfall

The shop is in the other side of the road.The shop is on the other side of the road.The correct preposition for this fixed phrase is 'on', not 'in'.

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