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- [sahyd-lahyn]
- /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/
- /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahyd-lahyn]
- /ˈsaɪdˌlaɪn/
Definitions of sidelines word
- noun sidelines a line at the side of something. 1
- noun sidelines a business or activity pursued in addition to one's primary business; a second occupation. 1
- noun sidelines an additional or auxiliary line of goods: a grocery store with a sideline of household furnishings. 1
- noun sidelines Sports. either of the two lines defining the side boundaries of a field or court. sidelines, the area immediately beyond either sideline, where the substitute players sit. 1
- noun sidelines sidelines, the position or point of view taken by a person who observes an activity or situation but does not directly participate in it. 1
- verb with object sidelines to render incapable of participation, especially in anything involving vigorous, physical action, as a sport: An injury to his throwing arm sidelined the quarterback for two weeks. 1
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Origin of sidelines
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1685-95; side1 + line1
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Parts of speech for Sidelines
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sidelines popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
sidelines usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sidelines
noun sidelines
- avocations — Plural form of avocation.
- divertissements — Plural form of divertissement.
- hobbies — an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving.
- marchlands — Plural form of marchland.
verb sidelines
- disconnects — Plural form of disconnect.
- handicaps — Plural form of handicap.
- mothballs — a small ball of naphthalene or sometimes of camphor for placing in closets or other storage areas to repel moths from clothing, blankets, etc.
Top questions with sidelines
- what do football players sniff on the sidelines?
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