Phrase guide

on the other side of

prep · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep

Meaning 1

After.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, temporal

Examples

  • The discussion will be continued on the other side of the commercial break.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep

Meaning 2

Older than (a specified age).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: temporal

Examples

  • She was on the other side of 70 and had had a hard life.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

prep

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, the, other, side, of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The village is on the other side of the river.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: trans — other than figuratively or idiomatically