side
UK[saɪd]US[saɪd]
n
one of the two surfaces of a thin, flat object, or a position to the left or right of an object, place, or central point.
n
an aspect or part of something considered in contrast to another part.
n
a sports team.
adj
located at or on the side; additional or less important.
Etymology
the word "side" originates from the old english "sīde," meaning the flank or the long part of something. it is derived from the proto-germanic sīdō, which carries a similar meaning. this term is further traced back to the proto-indo-european root sēi-, meaning "to send, let fall, sow," which conceptually extended to notions of length and hanging down, eventually specializing to refer to the long part or flank of the body or an object. the semantic journey reflects a shift from a general action of extending or letting fall to the specific spatial concept of a lateral boundary or surface.
Analysis
the word "side" is a simplex word of old english origin. it does not contain separable morphemes in modern english.
Examples
write your answer on the side of the page.
he always tries to see the positive side of every situation.
which side are you supporting in the debate?