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upside Meaning & Definition

/ˈʌpˌsaɪd/

What Does Upside Mean?

Upside is a noun that means The highest or uppermost side or portion of something. It can also mean A favourable aspect of something that also has an unfavourable aspect. As a preposition, it means On the top of.

Upside at a Glance

Part of speechnoun, preposition
Pronunciation//ˈʌpˌsaɪd//
Syllables1
Synonymstop, top side and upper side
Pluralupsides

Upside Definition (Noun)

  1. The highest or uppermost side or portion of something.
  2. A favourable aspect of something that also has an unfavourable aspect.
  3. An upward tendency, especially in a financial market etc.

Upside as a Preposition

  1. On the top of.

Synonyms of Upside

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Antonyms of Upside

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Upside in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

upside (plural upsides)

upside

Words That Rhyme With Upside

Origin of Upside

From up +‎ side.

Pronouncing Upside

The standard pronunciation of upside is //ˈʌpˌsaɪd//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Upside

Is upside a noun or a preposition?

Upside is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a preposition.

What is another word for upside?

You can replace upside with words such as top, top side and upper side. See the full list of upside synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of upside?

The plural of upside is upsides.

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