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noun

upside

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noun
1
The positive or advantageous side of a situation.
"The upside of working remotely is a flexible schedule."
2
The potential for growth or improvement, especially financially.
"Analysts see plenty of upside in the stock."

How to Use Upside

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In plain EnglishThe good part of something, or its potential to grow or improve.

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Common pairings
the upside is limited upside upside potential

Word Forms

upsides plural

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The _____ of working remotely is a flexible schedule.

Etymology

From up + side.

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