the other side of something
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Meaning · English
A different perspective or aspect of a situation
Literally: the opposite side of an object or concept
Register: neutral
Examples
Considering the other side of the argument changed my opinion
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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 “the other side of something” mean?
A different perspective or aspect of a situation Literally: the opposite side of an object or concept
Is “the other side of something” formal or informal?
the other side of something is generally neutral.