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upside

/ˈʌpˌsaɪd/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The situation or position that is more desirable or advantageous.

    - "The new product is expected to bring great upside to the company."
    - "Despite the initial investment, the upside potential is significant."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/



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Antonyms

downside
Rhymes
Words rhyming with upside
dide , side , tide
Variants
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upside , upsides , upside down , upside-down , upside-down cake , upside-down cakes , upside the head , on the upside , turn (something) upside down , turn something upside down , turn upside down , get up on the wrong side of the bed
Etymology
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Old English 'upsīd', from 'up' and 'side'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'upside' is commonly used in finance and investments to refer to potential profits or gains.

  2. The term 'upside-down' has been used figuratively to describe a situation that is the opposite of what is expected or desired.


Related Concepts
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  1. Upside-down cake: A cake baked with the batter in the bottom of the pan and the fruit or nuts on top.

  2. Upside-down economy: An economy in which the traditional relationships between indicators such as employment, production, and prices have reversed.


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In literature, 'upside' is often used metaphorically to describe a positive outcome or situation.

How to Memorize "upside"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a situation where one side is advantageous or desirable, that's the upside.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'upside' with 'advantage' or 'benefit'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Upside is Up' to remember the definition.


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