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overside

adj · adv · noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈsaɪd/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Located or positioned over the side, especially of a ship.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • overside cargo

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

On the opposite side.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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3

adv

Meaning 3

Over the side.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The cargo was dumped overside by the crew.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

The side facing up or positioned above; the topside; surface.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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5

noun

Meaning 5

The reverse or opposite side.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • the overside of the record

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6

adverb

Meaning 6

over the side of a boat

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Willie eased himself overside into the sea

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History

Etymology

1880, from the phrase over the side (of a ship), equivalent to over + side.

From over- + side.