Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-side
Phrase
/ˈɒn ðə saɪd/
Definition
In addition to something else, especially as a secondary activity or source of income.
Examples
- She works as a waitress on-the-side to save money for her travels.
- He has a photography business on-the-side that he runs during weekends.
- Many people have small projects on-the-side to earn extra income.
Meaning
Refers to an additional activity that is not the main focus, often used to describe work or business that supplements one’s primary job.
Synonyms
- additional
- secondary
- supplementary
