sides Meaning & Definition
What Does Sides Mean?
Sides is used as a noun meaning plural of side. It can also mean Clipping of side effects. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of side. As a verb, it means To ally oneself, be in an alliance, usually with "with" or rarely "in with".
Quick Facts About Sides
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /saɪdz/ |
| Synonyms | edge, face and half |
Sides Definition (Noun)
- plural of side.
- Clipping of side effects.
Sides as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of side
Noun
- A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
A square has four sides.
- A flat surface of a three-dimensional object; a face.
A cube has six sides.
- One half (left or right, top or bottom, front or back, etc.) of something or someone.
Which side of the tray shall I put it on? The patient was bleeding on the right side.
- A region in a specified position with respect to something.
Meet me on the north side of the monument.
- The portion of the human torso usually covered by the arms when they are not raised; the areas on the left and right between the belly or chest and the back.
I generally sleep on my side.
- One surface of a sheet of paper (used instead of "page", which can mean one or both surfaces.)
John wrote 15 sides for his essay!
- One possible aspect of a concept, person or thing.
Look on the bright side.
- One set of competitors in a game.
Which side has kick-off?
- A sports team.
- A group having a particular allegiance in a conflict or competition.
In the second world war, the Italians were on the side of the Germans.
- A recorded piece of music; a record, especially in jazz.
- Sidespin; english
He had to put a bit of side on to hit the pink ball.
- A television channel, usually as opposed to the one currently being watched (from when there were only two channels).
I just want to see what's on the other side — James said there was a good film on tonight.
- A dish that accompanies the main course; a side dish.
Do you want a side of cole-slaw with that?
- A line of descent traced through one parent as distinguished from that traced through another.
his mother's side of the family
- The batters faced in an inning by a particular pitcher
Clayton Kershaw struck out the side in the 6th inning.
- An unjustified air of self-importance.
- A written monologue or part of a scene to be read by an actor at an audition.
- A man who prefers not to engage in anal sex during homosexual intercourse.
My boyfriend and I are both sides, so we prefer to do oral on each other.
Verb
- To ally oneself, be in an alliance, usually with "with" or rarely "in with"
Which will you side with, good or evil?
- To lean on one side.
- To be or stand at the side of; to be on the side toward.
- To suit; to pair; to match.
- To work (a timber or rib) to a certain thickness by trimming the sides.
- To furnish with a siding.
to side a house
- To provide with, as a side or accompaniment.
Verb
- To clear, tidy or sort.
Synonyms of Sides
Sides synonyms and antonyms →Sides in a Sentence
A square has four sides.
A cube has six sides.
Which side of the tray shall I put it on? The patient was bleeding on the right side.
Meet me on the north side of the monument.
I generally sleep on my side.
John wrote 15 sides for his essay!
Look on the bright side.
Which side has kick-off?
In the second world war, the Italians were on the side of the Germans.
He had to put a bit of side on to hit the pink ball.
I just want to see what's on the other side — James said there was a good film on tonight.
Do you want a side of cole-slaw with that?
his mother's side of the family
Clayton Kershaw struck out the side in the 6th inning.
My boyfriend and I are both sides, so we prefer to do oral on each other.
Which will you side with, good or evil?
to side a house
Word Forms & Grammar
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