both sides
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Meaning · English
Parties involved in a conflict or negotiation
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Literally: opposing parties or perspectives
Register: neutral
Examples
The mediator spoke to both sides before the meeting
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “both sides” mean?
Parties involved in a conflict or negotiation Literally: opposing parties or perspectives
Is “both sides” formal or informal?
both sides is generally neutral.