WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
re-side
(v. rē sīd′;n. rē′sīd′),USA pronunciation v., -sid•ed, -sid•ing, n.
v.t.
v.i.
n.
re•side (ri zīd′),USA pronunciation v.i., -sid•ed, -sid•ing.
re•sid′er, n.
v.t.
- Buildingto replace the siding on (a building).
v.i.
- Buildingto apply new siding, as to a house.
n.
- a piece or section of siding:to put backing material on the re-sides.
re•side (ri zīd′),USA pronunciation v.i., -sid•ed, -sid•ing.
- to dwell permanently or for a considerable time:She resides at 15 Maple Street.
- (of things, qualities, etc.) to abide, lie, or be present habitually;
exist or be inherent (usually fol. by in). - to rest or be vested, as powers, rights, etc. (usually fol. by in).
- Latin residēre, equivalent. to re- re- + -sidēre, combining form of sedēre to sit1
- Middle French resider
- late Middle English residen 1425–75
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged live, abide, sojourn, stay, lodge, remain.
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