Kehrseite — meaning in English

English meaning

• back noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
• downside noun A disadvantage or negative aspect of something otherwise good.
• reverse adj Opposite in position, direction, or order.

Senses

Kehrseite is used for these senses in English:

• back The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly.
• back The reverse side; the side that is not normally seen.
• downside A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
• flip side The converse; opposite, usually negative, inherent aspects or consequences of something.
• reverse (numismatics) The tails side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that is opposite the obverse. [from 17th c.]

back — full definition

1. noun The rear surface of the human or animal body, from the shoulders to the hips.
2. noun The rear or reverse part of an object, as opposed to its front.
3. adj Located at or toward the rear.
4. adv Toward a previous place, time, or condition.
5. verb To support someone or something, often financially.

downside — full definition

1. noun A disadvantage or negative aspect of something otherwise good.
2. noun A downward trend, especially in prices or markets.

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