to the side
idiom
1
: in a direction that is away from or beyond the center of something
The statue is leaning to the side.
—often + ofPull over to the side of the road.
2
: to a place that is on one side : away from other people
Please move/step to the side.
She took the boy to the side and told him to behave.
3
: in a state in which something is not dealt with, done, or used until a later time : aside
Let's put/leave that question to the side for a moment.
He set his household chores to the side to finish writing his essay.
They managed to put some money to the side every month.
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Another pair of small arms — possibly belonging to Prince Archie — can be seen off to the side, holding a piece of cake.
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
But Maurice, as has been the case his entire stint at Florida, brushed the individual accomplishment to the side when asked about it postgame.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Will Trump Negotiate Tariffs? 90-Day Pause Issued As These Countries Ask To Bargain
The Magic Bay second display is a smaller 8-inch model that attaches to the side of the monitor to give certain apps a place to live off the main screen without taking up too much space.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
If there is no parking lot or driveway to pull into, pull your vehicle off to the side of the road as far as possible.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
But Maurice, as has been the case his entire stint at Florida, brushed the individual accomplishment to the side when asked about it postgame.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
Will Trump Negotiate Tariffs? 90-Day Pause Issued As These Countries Ask To Bargain
The Magic Bay second display is a smaller 8-inch model that attaches to the side of the monitor to give certain apps a place to live off the main screen without taking up too much space.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the side
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“To the side.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20side. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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