upside
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the good part of a situation that might otherwise be bad or difficult.
the advantageous or positive aspect of a situation, particularly one that also carries significant disadvantages.
Simple“The job involves a long commute, but the upside is the much higher salary.”
In context“While the restructuring will be painful for many departments, the upside is a leaner organization capable of responding faster to market shifts.”
Antonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the possibility for a price or value to increase.
the potential for an increase in value or price, especially in a financial market context.
Simple“Analysts believe there is still some upside for the company's stock price this year.”
In context“Despite the recent volatility, the fund manager remains optimistic about the long-term upside of emerging market equities.”
UsageOften used with 'potential' or 'limited'.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
“Growing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them.”
“You can also place a paper towel inside a plastic clamshell, then flip the box upside down – a method that can keep spinach crisp and odorless for up to two weeks.”
From up + side.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.