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upside

[ uhp-sahyd ]

noun

  1. the upper side or part.
  2. that part of a chart or graph that shows a higher level, especially in price.
  3. an upward trend, as in stock prices.
  4. a positive result.
  5. an encouraging or positive aspect.


adjective

  1. going higher, especially in price or worth:

    This stock has a nice upside potential.

preposition

  1. on or against the side of:

    Give him a smack upside the head.

upside

/ ˈʌ±èËŒ²õ²¹Éª»å /

noun

  1. the upper surface or part
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of upside1

First recorded in 1605–15; up- + side 1
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Idioms and Phrases

  1. get upsides with, British. to get even with.

More idioms and phrases containing upside

In addition to the idiom beginning with upside , also see turn upside down .
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Example Sentences

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"When a baby is born premature or sick and needs hospital care after they are born a family's life is turned upside down," she said.

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One upside: pharmaceuticals are exempt from reciprocal tariffs, a relief for India's generic drug makers.

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The combination with xAI means X investors now own shares in a nascent artificial intelligence startup with much more perceived upside.

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Then they heard a peculiar sound on the trail and their whole trip was turned upside down.

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"Professional football in China has continually failed because it's supported by nothing - their pyramid is upside down."

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