underside

Meanings

• noun

  The bottom surface or side of an object.

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Antonyms

overside

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Variants

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underside , undersides

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Etymology

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Old English under sidan, from under 'beneath' + side 'side'.

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Trivia

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1. The underside of a coin is often referred to as the 'obverse' in numismatics.

2. In some cultures, it is considered good luck to touch the underside of a turtle for good fortune.

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Related Concepts

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1. upsides and downsides: A phrase that refers to the advantages and disadvantages of a situation or decision. The 'underside' in this context refers to the disadvantages or downsides.

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Culture

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In literature, the underside is often used metaphorically to refer to hidden or concealed aspects of a situation or character. For instance, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Ophelia sings 'There's a snake in the grass, but I don't care' - here, the 'underside' of the situation is the danger and deceit lurking beneath the surface.

How to Memorize "underside"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object and try to visualize its underside. For instance, imagine a table and imagine the bottom side of it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'underside' with the concept of 'hidden' or 'concealed'. For example, think of the word 'underside' as meaning 'the hidden side'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Under Side' to remember the meaning of the word. The first letter of each word in the mnemonic stands for the first letter of 'Underside'.

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