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on both sides of the street vs on both side of the street

The correct phrase is 'on both sides of the street.' The word 'sides' should be used in the plural form to indicate that there are two opposite sides of the street. 'Side' is singular and would not be appropriate in this context.

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on both sides of the street

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'on both sides of the street' when referring to locations or objects that are present on two opposite sides of a street.

Examples:

  • There are shops on both sides of the street.
  • The park is located on both sides of the street.
  • The houses on both sides of the street are painted in different colors.
  • Pedestrian crossings are marked on both sides of the street.
  • There are trees planted on both sides of the street.
  • ... different disciplines and with different perspectives on what it means to live in contemporary Australian society, what it means to live on both sides of the street.
  • Overnight parking is allowed on both sides of the street from March 1 to December 1. Alternate side night parking is allowed from December 1 to March 1.
  • Sep 6, 2008 ... In the context you present, i.e. a sign that provides an imperative to drivers, it is indeed illogical to say "no parking on both sides of the street"
  • Feb 22, 2016 ... Two new large structures are coming to the area behind Safeway on both sides of the street. Both will have numerous residential units with ...

Alternatives:

  • on either side of the street
  • on one side of the street and the other
  • on both sides of the road
  • on both sides of the avenue
  • on both sides of the boulevard

on both side of the street

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Side' should be in the plural form 'sides' to match the plural noun 'both.'

  • Feb 1, 2014 ... Now, let's see what happens when we add parked cars (red blocks) on both side of the street: The corridor is much narrowed, which has the ...
  • The streets don't get cleared and it is interesting watching the school buses negotiating between cars on both side of the street or in some cases needing to back ...
  • Jan 28, 2016 ... Swatara Street has been cleared and is now open for parking on both side of the street. Please follow all regularly posted parking regulations.
  • Garrett Street: about 80 unrestricted spots here scattered on both side of the street. Certain section have 2-hour limits. You'll see the signs. Also, Garrett Street  ...

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