Background for sides

sides

/saɪdz/

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.

Examples :

"A square has four sides."

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A flat surface of a three-dimensional object; a face.

Examples :

"A cube has six sides."

structure part building math

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

One half (left or right, top or bottom, front or back, etc.) of something or someone.

Examples :

"Which side of the tray shall I put it on? The patient was bleeding on the right side."

part body direction position

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A region in a specified position with respect to something.

Examples :

"Meet me on the north side of the monument."

position area part place

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

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.

Examples :

"I generally sleep on my side."

body anatomy human part physiology

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

One surface of a sheet of paper (used instead of "page", which can mean one or both surfaces.)

Examples :

"John wrote 15 sides for his essay!"

part stationery

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

One possible aspect of a concept, person or thing.

Examples :

"Look on the bright side."

aspect thing part

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

One set of competitors in a game.

Examples :

"Which side has kick-off?"

sport game group

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

Examples :

"Both sides played really hard in the basketball game last night. "

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A group having a particular allegiance in a conflict or competition.

Examples :

"In the second world war, the Italians were on the side of the Germans."

group politics war

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A recorded piece of music; a record, especially in jazz.

Examples :

"The jazz musician loved listening to old sides after a long day of practice. "

music entertainment

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

Sidespin; english

Examples :

"He had to put a bit of side on to hit the pink ball."

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A television channel, usually as opposed to the one currently being watched (from when there were only two channels).

Examples :

""Back then, if you didn't like what was on Channel 2, you switched to the other sides to see what was on Channel 3." "

media entertainment electronics communication

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A dish that accompanies the main course; a side dish.

Examples :

"Do you want a side of cole-slaw with that?"

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A line of descent traced through one parent as distinguished from that traced through another.

Examples :

""While I knew my mother's family well, I was curious to learn more about my ancestry on my father's side." "

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

The batters faced in an inning by a particular pitcher

Examples :

"Clayton Kershaw struck out the side in the 6th inning."

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

An unjustified air of self-importance.

Examples :

"Even though she just started, the new intern is already putting on sides, acting like she knows more than everyone else. "

attitude character mind

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A written monologue or part of a scene to be read by an actor at an audition.

Examples :

"The director handed Sarah her sides for the audition, so she quickly practiced the lines before going on stage. "

entertainment literature stage language

Illustration sides - Image 1

noun

A man who prefers not to engage in anal sex during homosexual intercourse.

Examples :

"My boyfriend and I are both sides, so we prefer to do oral on each other."

Illustration sides - Image 1

verb

To ally oneself, be in an alliance, usually with "with" or rarely "in with"

Examples :

"Which will you side with, good or evil?"

politics government group organization war military

Illustration sides - Image 1

verb

To lean on one side.

Examples :

"The old tree sides dangerously to the left, threatening to fall over the fence. "

position action

Illustration sides - Image 1

Illustration sides - Image 2

verb

To be or stand at the side of; to be on the side toward.

Examples :

"The tall building sides the park, blocking some of the sunlight. "

position direction place

Illustration sides - Image 1

verb

To suit; to pair; to match.

Examples :

""This blue shirt perfectly sides with your new jeans." "

appearance style

Illustration sides - Image 1

verb

To work (a timber or rib) to a certain thickness by trimming the sides.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a hand plane to carefully side the oak beam, ensuring it fit perfectly into the frame. "

Illustration sides - Image 1

verb

To furnish with a siding.

Examples :

"to side a house"

property architecture building

Illustration sides - Image 1

verb

To provide with, as a side or accompaniment.

Examples :

"The restaurant sides the steak with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables. "

Illustration sides - Image 1

verb

To clear, tidy or sort.

Examples :

""After the children finished playing with their toys, they helped their mother sides up the living room before dinner." "