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Sides Meaning for Kids

What Does Sides Mean?

Verb

  • To choose a side in a disagreement.
  • To lean to one side.
  • To be next to someone or something.
  • To match or go well with something.
  • To help make something, like adding siding to a house.
  • To give a side dish with a meal.
  • To clean or organize something.

Noun

  • A straight edge of a flat shape like a triangle or square.
  • A flat surface of a 3D object like a cube.
  • One half of something, like left or right.
  • A place next to something, like the north side of a building.
  • The area of your body between your belly and back.
  • One side of a piece of paper.
  • A way to look at something, like the bright side.
  • A team in a game, like the home side.
  • A group in a conflict or competition.
  • A dish that goes with the main meal, like fries with a burger.

Sides — Full Explanation

Sides are the edges of shapes. For example, a square has 4 sides, and a triangle has 3 sides.

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Related Words

edge corner surface

Sides Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
साइड्स (Sides)

Sides

पार्श्व (Paarshv)

Paarshv

किनारा (Kinara)

Kinara

kannada
ಬದಿಗಳು

badigalu

ಕೋನಗಳು

konagalu

bengali
পাশ (pash)

pash

দিক (dik)

dik

Sides Synonyms

edge face

Sides in Sentences

  • A square has four equal sides.
  • The car has two sides that open.
  • We can draw a shape with three sides.
  • The pizza has eight sides when cut into slices.
  • The cube has six sides to count.

📖 Sides Story for Kids

The Magic of Sides!

In a world of shapes, let’s explore the magic of sides! Imagine a triangle with three sides, like a slice of pizza waiting to be shared. Or a square, with four sides, perfect for a cozy little room. Each shape has its own story to tell!

When you look around, can you count the sides of your favorite toys? Maybe your toy box is a rectangle with four sides, just like a door!

Let’s Go on a Sides Adventure!

Count them, draw them, and let your imagination soar! What shapes will you discover today?

Frequently Asked Questions About Sides

What does 'sides' mean?
The word 'sides' refers to the different parts or surfaces of something. For example, a box has six sides.
How do you pronounce 'sides'?
You pronounce 'sides' like this: 'sahyds'.
What is the origin of the word 'sides'?
The word 'sides' comes from the Old English word 'side', which means a part or surface of something.
What is the meaning of 'sides' in Bengali?
The word 'sides' in Bengali is 'পাশ' (Pāś).

Facts & Quotes About Sides

Fact: A triangle has three sides, a square has four sides, and a pentagon has five sides!
Proverb: The more sides you see, the more you understand. (This means looking at things from different angles helps you learn.)
Quote: "Life is like a coin. You can spend it any way you wish, but you only spend it once." - Lillian Dickson