sides

A2 · Elementary Plural noun

n. the different teams or groups in a game, argument, or war.

n. opposing factions, teams, or parties in a conflict, competition, or debate.

“Both sides agreed to stop fighting and talk about a peace deal.”

“In a legal dispute of this magnitude, both sides usually spend months reviewing evidence before the actual trial begins.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun

n. the different ways of looking at a problem or situation.

n. distinct aspects, perspectives, or points of view regarding a single issue or situation.

“You need to consider all sides of the argument before making a choice.”

“The documentary attempts to show all sides of the environmental crisis, interviewing both corporate leaders and local activists.”

B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Cooking

n. small portions of food served with a main meal.

n. subsidiary food items served alongside a primary course.

“We ordered a steak with sides of fries and a green salad.”

“The restaurant is famous for its creative sides, which often overshadow the traditional meat dishes on the menu.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Medicine Informal · Slang

n. unwanted physical feelings caused by a medicine.

n. a shortened form of 'side effects', referring to secondary, typically undesirable, results of a drug or medical treatment.

“The doctor warned me that these pills might have some nasty sides.”

“Patients often stop taking their medication because the sides, such as nausea and fatigue, become too difficult to manage daily.”