SIDE Synonyms
There are 30 hypernyms of the word side. (close relations)
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edge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the boundary of a surface • a line determining the limits of an area • a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a slight competitive advantage • the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something verb • advance slowly, as if by inches • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary • provide with an edge | ||||||||
border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
boundary | nounn | |||||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • a line determining the limits of an area • the greatest possible degree of something | ||||||||
brink | nounn | |||||||
noun • a region marking a boundary • the edge of a steep place • the limit beyond which something happens or changes | ||||||||
extreme | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • the furthest or highest degree of something • the point located farthest from the middle of something adjective satellite • of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity • far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree • beyond a norm in views or actions • most distant in any direction | ||||||||
flank | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the side of military or naval formation • a subfigure consisting of a side of something • a cut from the fleshy part of an animal's side between the ribs and the leg • the side between ribs and hipbone verb • be located at the sides of something or somebody | ||||||||
fringe | nounn | |||||||
noun • the outside boundary or surface of something • a part of the city far removed from the center • one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light • a social group holding marginal or extreme views • a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead • an ornamental border consisting of short lengths of hanging threads or tassels verb • adorn with a fringe • decorate with or as if with a surrounding fringe | ||||||||
limit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the greatest possible degree of something • final or latest limiting point • as far as something can go • the boundary of a specific area • the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • restrict or confine within limits • decide upon or fix definitely | ||||||||
lip | nounn | |||||||
noun • either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking • (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx • an impudent or insolent rejoinder • the top edge of a vessel or other container • either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell | ||||||||
margin | nounn | |||||||
noun • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • an amount beyond the minimum necessary • the amount of collateral a customer deposits with a broker when borrowing from the broker to buy securities • (finance) the net sales minus the cost of goods and services sold • the blank space that surrounds the text on a page • a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits | ||||||||
outskirts | nounn | |||||||
noun • outlying areas (as of a city or town) | ||||||||
perimeter | nounn | |||||||
noun • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • a line enclosing a plane areas • the size of something as given by the distance around it | ||||||||
periphery | nounn | |||||||
noun • the outside boundary or surface of something | ||||||||
rim | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object • (basketball) the hoop from which the net is suspended • the outer part of a wheel to which the tire is attached • a projection used for strength or for attaching to another object • the top edge of a vessel or other container verb • run around the rim of • furnish with a rim • roll around the rim of | ||||||||
shoulder | nounn | |||||||
noun • the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm • a cut of meat including the upper joint of the foreleg • a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the humerus and a cavity of the scapula • the part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder • a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road verb • lift onto one's shoulders • push with the shoulders • carry a burden, either real or metaphoric | ||||||||
verge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a region marking a boundary • the limit beyond which something happens or changes • a ceremonial or emblematic staff • a grass border along a road verb • border on; come close to | ||||||||
wing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) • one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane • a stage area out of sight of the audience • a unit of military aircraft • the side of military or naval formation • a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side • (in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft • a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function • the wing of a fowl • a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud • an addition that extends a main building verb • travel through the air; be airborne | ||||||||
face | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the general outward appearance of something • the striking or working surface of an implement • a part of a person that is used to refer to a person • a surface forming part of the outside of an object • the part of an animal corresponding to the human face • the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object) • a contorted facial expression • a specific size and style of type within a type family • status in the eyes of others • impudent aggressiveness • a vertical surface of a building or cliff verb • deal with (something unpleasant) head on • oppose, as in hostility or a competition • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • be opposite • turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • turn so as to expose the face • line the edge (of a garment) with a different material • cover the front or surface of | ||||||||
channel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a path over which electrical signals can pass • a passage for water (or other fluids) to flow through • a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record) • a deep and relatively narrow body of water (as in a river or a harbor or a strait linking two larger bodies) that allows the best passage for vessels • (often plural) a means of communication or access • a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance • a television station and its programs • a way of selling a company's product either directly or via distributors verb • transmit or serve as the medium for transmission • direct the flow of • send from one person or place to another | ||||||||
english | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people • of or relating to the English language noun • an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries • the people of England • the discipline that studies the English language and literature • (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist | ||||||||