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side vs root for

root for vs side

side is a noun but root for is not a noun.

side is an adjective but root for is not an adjective.

side and root for both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
side Yes Yes Yes No
root for No No Yes No
As verbs, root for is a hyponym of side; that is, root for is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than side:
  • side: take sides for or against
  • root for: take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
Other hyponyms of side include pull, side with.
side (noun) root for (noun)
an extended outer surface of an object
either the left or right half of a body
an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food
one of two or more contesting groups
a family line of descent
a surface forming part of the outside of an object
a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
an elevated geological formation
side (adjective) root for (adjective)
located on a side
side (verb) root for (verb)
take sides for or against take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
Difference between side and root for

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