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“Side” or “Sighed”

side / sighed are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

side s·AY·d

  • nouna place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location.
  • nounone of two or more contesting groups.
  • nouneither the left or right half of a body.
  • nouna surface forming part of the outside of an object.
  • nounan extended outer surface of an object.
  • nounan aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect).
  • nouna line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure.
  • nouna family line of descent.
  • nouna lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food.
  • nounan opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute.
  • verbtake sides for or against; ; m siding against the current candidate".
  • adjectivelocated on a side.

sighed s·AY·d

  • verbheave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily.
  • verbutter with a sigh.
Usage

Examples in context

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“side”

  • On the north side of the chancel is a…
  • …he signed for Conference South side Maidenhead United.
  • …loaned to Segunda División B side CD El Ejido, for one
  • …two years earlier by a "dissident" of PCI, Parodi is committed…
  • …soldier who fought on the side of the Seven Against Thebes.
  • …a bypass around the eastern side of the city of Louisville.
  • …started well for the English side, opening a 7–0 lead in…
  • …a canopy on the northern side of the single line.
  • Side A: "Stuck With You"
  • …played a friendly against English side Everton and thanked them on…

“sighed”

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