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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

/ ˈʌˌɪ /

noun

  1. the upper surface or part
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of upside1

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

Idioms
  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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"It's basically high-powered fans on my ankles that blow me upright - just light a balancing bike but I'll be upside down."

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Here I'll set out this debate – starting with the potential upsides for the region.

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The plane from Minneapolis skidded along the runway with flames visible and came to a halt upside down as firefighters rushed in.

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On the other hand, in the eyes of some Trump supporters, the world was upside down until he flipped it around.

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Somebody else to lean on, to carry the load and to hit me upside the head when I need to be hit upside the head.

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