Side
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Pro Tip 1/3
Physical Orientation
Refers to an actual physical direction relative to someone or something's position. Stand at my side while we wait.
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Support and Comfort
Used to express closeness and support by staying physically close. During the scary movie, she stayed by my side.
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Next to Each Other
'Side by side' suggests close proximity without anything in between. They walked side by side in silence.