Deside vs. Decide: Which Is Correct?

"Deside" is an incorrect spelling of the word "decide."
"Decide" means to choose or pick one option from different possibilities; to make up your mind about what to do.

For example...

❌ He had to deside whether to accept the job offer or not.

✅ He had to decide whether to accept the job offer or not.

What does "decide" mean?

"Decide" is a verb that means to reach a resolution or make a choice after carefully considering the options. It also means to determine or settle on a particular course of action or opinion.

The use of "decide" and "deside" over time

The Ngram graph below shows how often "decide" and "deside" have been used from the 1800s to the 2000s. "Decide" has experienced a steady increase in use, while its misspelling "deside" has always seen nearly zero use.

How to pronounce "decide"

In American English and British English, "decide" is pronounced like "duh·side."

Additional notes:
These are just the standard pronunciations, and there may be slight variations depending on regional accents and individual speech patterns.

Why would we misspell "decide" as "deside"?

Phonetic Similarities: The soft "c" in "decide" sounds the same as an "s," which can lead someone unfamiliar with the correct spelling to rely on pronunciation and spell it phonetically as the misspelling "deside."

Simple Typos: The "c" and "s" keys are located close to each other on keyboards, making it easy to accidentally hit the wrong one, especially when typing quickly or without proofreading.

Other common misspellings of "decide"

Decied
Decid
Deceide
Decyde
Deciede

Example sentences of the misspelling of "decide" as "deside"

The correct spelling is "decide," not "deside," so please be mindful of the error.
If you notice "deside" in your text, kindly correct it to the accurate spelling, which is "decide."
Double-check your writing to ensure that you haven't inadvertently used the incorrect term "deside" instead of "decide."
In formal communication, it's crucial to use the right spelling; remember, it's "decide," not "deside."
The word you're looking for is "decide"; "deside" is a common misspelling that should be avoided for clarity and correctness.

Example sentences of "decide"

I need to decide which movie to watch tonight.
Let's decide on a date for the meeting that works for everyone.
It's time to decide what to have for dinner.
She couldn't decide between the two dresses at the store.
We have to decide on the color for the new office walls.
It took a while, but they finally decided on a name for the puppy.
Before you go shopping, decide on a budget to avoid overspending.
The team will decide on the strategy for the upcoming game.
After much discussion, they decided to go on a road trip to Los Angeles.
It's challenging to decide which book to read first from the library.

Check out our other related blog posts:
🖊️ Chose vs. Choose
🖊️ Perfer or Prefer: Which Is Correct?

Synonyms for "decide"

Choose
Determine
Settle
Resolve
Opt
Opt for
Make a decision
Set one's mind on
Pick
Elect

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