This is the 538th most frequent Hebrew word.
בצד
"On the side" or "aside."
In this sentence, 'בצד' is used to specify a location on a particular side (left side) of the shelf.
הספר נמצא על המדף בצד השמאלי.
The book is on the shelf on the left side.
Here, 'בצד' indicates positioning away from the central area to make space.
נעמדנו בצד כדי לתת מקום לאנשים לעבור.
We stood to the side to give space for people to pass.
In this instance, 'בצד' metaphorically conveys alignment or support in her favor during arguments.