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Sides as a Noun
Definitions of "Sides" as a noun
Synonyms of "Sides" as a noun (6 Words)
Usage Examples of "Sides" as a noun
Associations of "Sides" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Sides” are: position, incline, slope, face, english, side of meat

Sides as a Noun

Definitions of "Sides" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sides” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A family line of descent.
A surface forming part of the outside of an object.
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist.
An elevated geological formation.
An aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect.
The spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist.
A line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure.
A lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food.
A place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location.
An opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute.
Either the left or right half of a body.
An extended outer surface of an object.
One of two or more contesting groups.

Synonyms of "Sides" as a noun (6 Words)

english	The people of England.
face	The surface of a thing especially one that is presented to the view or has a particular function. The faces of a cube.
incline	An inclined surface connecting two levels. The road climbs a long incline* through a forest.*
position	A condition or position in which you find yourself. The cars were in position.
side of meat	An elevated geological formation.

Usage Examples of "Sides" as a noun

There are two sides to every question.
They painted all four sides of the house.
He is on the purchasing side of the business.
The hypotenuse of a right triangle is always the longest side.
He gets his brains from his father's side.
The house was built on the side of a mountain.
He never left my side.
They always sat on the right side of the church.
The Confederate side was prepared to attack.
He had a pain in his side.
He was on the heavy side.
He turned the box over to examine the bottom side.
He examined all sides of the crystal.
It brought out his better side.

Associations of "Sides" (30 Words)

abut	Lie adjacent to another or share a boundary. Gardens abutting Great Prescott Street.
adjoin	Be next to and joined with (a building, room, or piece of land. Canada adjoins the U S.
aide	Someone who acts as assistant. A presidential aide.
aside	A line spoken by an actor to the audience but not intended for others on the stage. He pushed his plate aside.
aspect	Of a planet form an aspect with another celestial body. The semantics of tense and aspect.
bevel	Cut a bevel on shape to a bevel. A very small 45 bevel* is ground on the top surface.*
bluntness	The quality of being direct and outspoken. The bluntness* of a Yorkshireman.*
edge	Provide with a border or edge. The cliff edge.
exterior	A person’s behaviour and demeanour, especially when at variance with their true character. Beneath that assured exterior* she s vulnerable.*
facade	A deceptive outward appearance. Her flawless public facade* masked private despair.*
facet	A distinct feature or element in a problem. He studied every facet* of the question.*
flank	A cut of meat from the flank of an animal. The ship went straight through the enemy fleet and flanked them.
incline	Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something be inclined. Lucy was inclined to a belief in original sin.
lateral	Involving lateral thinking. Lateral lemniscus.
laterally	In a way that involves lateral thinking. Most coral reefs have extended laterally* rather than vertically.*
left	Intended for the left hand. A free kick from the left.
longitudinal	(of research or data) involving information about an individual or group gathered over a period of time. A longitudinal* study of twins.*
margin	A profit margin. The lighting is brighter than before but is still at the margins of acceptability.
marginal	Minor and not important; not central. A marginal* victory.*
marginally	To only a limited extent; slightly. Inflation is predicted to drop marginally.
nearby	Not far away in relative terms. He slung his jacket over a nearby* chair.*
peripheral	A peripheral device. Disk drives and printers are important peripherals.
perpendicular	Perpendicular position or direction. The axes are perpendicular* to each other.*
polygon	A plane figure with at least three straight sides and angles, and typically five or more.
purlieu	An outer adjacent area of any place. They wished the purlieus to be completely free from the Forest law.
quadrilateral	Having four straight sides.
rim	Roll around the rim of. His collar was rimmed with dirt.
tend	Have a tendency or disposition to do or be something be inclined. Her hair tended to come loose.
verge	An extreme limit beyond which something specified will happen. I was on the verge* of tears.*