Word
upside
Phoneticsup·side, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəpˈsaɪd/
UK/ˈʌpsaɪd/
Definitions
01positive aspect
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal
n. the good part of a situation that might otherwise be bad or difficult.
n. the advantageous or positive aspect of a situation, particularly one that also carries significant disadvantages.
“The job involves a long commute, but the upside is the much higher salary.”
“While the restructuring will be painful for many departments, the upside is a leaner organization capable of responding faster to market shifts.”
Antonyms
02financial growth
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Finance Technical
n. the possibility for a price or value to increase.
n. the potential for an increase in value or price, especially in a financial market context.
“Analysts believe there is still some upside for the company's stock price this year.”
“Despite the recent volatility, the fund manager remains optimistic about the long-term upside of emerging market equities.”
Usage
Often used with 'potential' or 'limited'.
Antonyms
03the top part
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. the side of something that is facing up.
n. the uppermost side or portion of an object.
“The upside of the leaf was a much darker green than the bottom.”
“The upside of the fabric has a slight sheen that is not present on the reverse side.”
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
From up + side.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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