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.
Examples of to the side in a Sentence
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The dark, moody Bar Mercury, to the side, offers bar, table and booth seating.
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
Along with Williams and Lambert-Smith, safety Elijah Molden, cornerback Deane Leonard, receiver Luke Grimm, defensive back Nikko Reed and tight end Jordan Petaia worked off to the side.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 11 June 2025
Similarly, midfielder Yannick Bright, who suffered a hamstring injury during the team’s match versus Philadelphia was off training and rehabbing to the side with fellow midfielder David Ruiz.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
No parking options: 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, 6 June 2025
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
Along with Williams and Lambert-Smith, safety Elijah Molden, cornerback Deane Leonard, receiver Luke Grimm, defensive back Nikko Reed and tight end Jordan Petaia worked off to the side.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 11 June 2025
Similarly, midfielder Yannick Bright, who suffered a hamstring injury during the team’s match versus Philadelphia was off training and rehabbing to the side with fellow midfielder David Ruiz.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2025
No parking options: 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, 6 June 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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