on the other side
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Meaning · English
in a different situation or location
Literally: physically on the opposite side
Register: neutral
Examples
My sister lives on the other side of the city.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); 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 “on the other side” mean?
in a different situation or location Literally: physically on the opposite side
Is “on the other side” formal or informal?
on the other side is generally neutral.