Synonyms for

Siding

Verb / ˈsaɪdɪŋ / Another word for siding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Siding is a material used to cover the outside of a building to protect it from weather or to make it look nicer.

Synonyms & similar words

sidetrack turnout side railroadsiding cladding paneling boarding sheathing covering veneer facade overlay facing coat skin finish planking timbering weatherboarding lap slab tile shingle board

Synonyms by register

Formal

alignment association alliance coalition

Informal

team group gang bunch

Literary

fraternity fellowship camaraderie

Antonyms

leading fronting advancing forefronting protagonizing

Common collocations

  • siding with
  • siding against
  • siding with the opposition
  • siding with the majority
  • siding with the minority
  • siding with the defendant
  • siding with the prosecution

Word family

verb side

Usage note

The verb 'siding' is most commonly used in the phrasal verb 'to side with', meaning to support or agree with someone or a group. It implies taking a position in a dispute or disagreement.

Example sentences

  1. The old siding on the house was falling apart.
  2. The new siding made the house look much nicer.
  3. The contractor recommended a type of siding that was resistant to water damage.
  4. The siding on the garage was a different color than the siding on the house.
  5. The installation of the siding was completed in just a few days.

Quotes

  • "A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams." - Unknown
  • "A good home must be made, not bought." - Joyce Maynard
  • "A home is not a place, it's a feeling." - Unknown

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