upside
Upside (noun) means the positive or advantageous side of a situation. Example: “The upside of working remotely is a flexible schedule.”
How to use upside
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe good part of something, or its potential to grow or improve.
Word forms
upsides plural
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The _____ of working remotely is a flexible schedule.
Etymology
From up + side.
Synonyms
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What does “upside” mean?
The word “upside” means the positive or advantageous side of a situation. In plain terms, the good part of something, or its potential to grow or improve.
How do you pronounce “upside”?
“Upside” is pronounced UHP-syd (/ˈʌpˌsaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “upside” in a sentence?
Here is “upside” used in a sentence: “The upside of working remotely is a flexible schedule.”
What part of speech is “upside”?
“Upside” is a noun.
Is “upside” a common word?
“Upside” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “upside” have?
“Upside” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the positive or advantageous side of a situation.
What is the opposite of upside?
The opposite of upside is downside. The upside of a situation is its positive or advantageous side, while the downside is its negative aspect or drawback. The two are often weighed against each other, as in "the upside outweighs the downside."
Is upside one word or two?
The noun meaning the positive side of a situation is written as one word: upside. Writing "up side" as two words is nonstandard for this meaning. The same one-word form is used in the financial sense of potential for growth.
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