tails Synonyms
Another word for tails
• noun (Context 1)
The reverse side of a coin, opposite the side bearing the portrait or head, especially when called or turned up in a coin toss.
"She called reverse while the referee flipped the silver coin into the air."
• verb (Context 2)
To follow and observe someone closely and secretly, especially as part of an investigation (third-person singular simple present).
"In the mystery novel, the private detective shadows the suspect through the crowded train station."
• noun (Context 3)
A formal evening suit for men featuring a coat with a short front and two long, divided flaps hanging down at the back, or the coat itself.
"The symphony conductor wore traditional white tie and tailcoat for the opening night gala."
• noun (Context 4)
The final, lowest-quality, or least volatile fraction collected at the end of a distillation process, especially in spirit production.
"The master distiller carefully separated the harsh-tasting feints from the pure heart of the whiskey run."
Opposites of tails
The opposite of tails shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: