English Explanatory Dictionary

upside

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The highest or uppermost side or portion of something.
  2. A favourable aspect of something that also has an unfavourable aspect.
  3. An upward tendency, especially in a financial market etc.
prep
  1. On the top of.

Pronunciation

/ˈʌpˌsaɪd/ ŭpʹsīd' en-us-upside.ogg

Word forms

upside upsides up-side

Etymology

From up + side.

Synonyms

beauty bright side

Antonyms

downside

Derived words

upside down upside the head
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