downside

Meanings

• Noun

  The state or condition of being down or lower in position, level, amount, or value.

  - "The stock market experienced a significant downside after the announcement of the company's financial troubles."
  - "The hiker reached the downside of the mountain, feeling a sense of accomplishment."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

upside

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with downside
pide , tide , side

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Variants

List of all variants of downside that leads to same result
downside , downsides , on the downside , come down in favor of , come down on the side of

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Etymology

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From old English 'down' meaning 'downward' and 'sid' meaning 'side'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'downside' is often used in finance and economics to describe potential losses or risks associated with an investment.

2. In the game of chess, the 'downside' of a move refers to the potential disadvantages or negative consequences of making that move.

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Related Concepts

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1. upsides: The opposite of downside, referring to the positive or favorable aspects of a situation or decision.

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Culture

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In literature, 'downside' is often used metaphorically to describe the negative or unfavorable aspects of a situation or decision. In art, it can represent a visual contrast or perspective, such as a low angle view.

How to Memorize "downside"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a downward slope or a lower position to remember the meaning of downside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'downside' with the idea of being lower or in a negative state.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'down is not up' to remember that downside refers to a negative or lower condition.

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