upside
- noun
- /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/
- Make sure to place the lid on the upside when storing the container.
Examples
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The fact is, there is no upside to a reduced international presence.
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There's just so much upside in food in so many different ways.
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Let's all realize one thing: there is absolutely no upside to keeping Tedford around past this season.
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That's the upside of a nervous breakdown.
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I know he's had some success in the past, but I see his upside as an average starting pitcher.
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The Committee judges that, after this action, the upside risks to inflation roughly balance the downside risks to growth.
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The bright blue sky is the upside of a sunny day.
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You can see the intricate design on the upside of the ancient coin.
Synonyms
The upper part or surface of an object
The top side of an object that you can touch or see
The upper surface of a thing, like paper or cake
The very top point of something like a tree or mountain
The top surface of an object that faces up
The top surface of a thing like a table
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Etymology
The word upside is simply up + side, meaning the 'upper side' or 'top' of something. That's why we use upside to talk about the top surface of a box, roof, or shelf.