Definitions

two-sided

[too-sahy-did] / ˈtuˈsaɪ dɪd /

ADJECTIVE

bilateral

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mutual reciprocal

WEAK

respective

Antonyms

WEAK

multilateral unilateral

ADJECTIVE

mutual

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bilateral collective reciprocal

WEAK

associated communal conjoint conjunct connected convertible correlative dependent give-and-take given and taken interactive interchangeable interchanged interdependent intermutual joint partaken participated public reciprocated related requited respective returned united

Antonyms

WEAK

detached dissociated distinct separate unshared

ADJECTIVE

reciprocative

Synonyms

WEAK

associated bilateral collective communal conjoint conjunct connected convertible correlative dependent give-and-take given and taken interactive interchangeable interchanged interdependent intermutual joint partaken participated public reciprocal reciprocated related requited respective returned united

Example Sentences

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Goldman said risks to its outlook remain two-sided.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The design for devices such as the MacBook Air saw keyboards fitted with a two-sided hinged keyboard switch, which somewhat resembled butterfly wings.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Silver’s two-sided exposure has Wall Street issuing broad price targets for the metal over the coming months, with JPMorgan seeing an average of around $86 an ounce and upside potential of roughly $100 an ounce.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Specifically, it’s no longer a two-sided arms race.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

As we came out of the hotel that morning they glittered in the early morning sun, and under the influence of those two-sided accessories, what happened next took on contrasting tones.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

two-sided

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