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Stand on the left side of the line.
What does Side mean?
one part or edge of something.
Dictionary definition
One surface, edge, or direction of something, especially not the front or back.
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Side in a sentence
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A square has four sides of equal length.
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The debate activity asked students to explain each side of the question fairly.
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Practice 1
What does side mean?
A side can be an edge, surface, or part of something.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful contrast for side?
The center is away from the sides of something.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses side correctly?
The side of a box is one of its surfaces.
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WordSide.
Partnoun.
MeaningSide means one part or edge of something.
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Word family
Side word family
Base word
side
noun
sides
More than one side.
adjective
sided
Having a certain number or kind of sides.
adverb
sideways
Toward or from the side.
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Hint for students
one part or edge of something.
Common mix-up
Side is not the same as middle. Side means one part or edge of something.
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Read this model sentence: A square has four sides of equal length. Clue words: square, four, sides. Underline clue words that show why side fits instead of middle. Now write one new sentence that shows side without using the word side. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show side?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A square has four sides of equal length." Why does side fit better than middle?
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