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

/ ˈʌpˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the upper surface or part

Word History and Origins

Origin of upside¹

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

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 .

Example Sentences

Miranda understands how reporting abuse can “turn lives upside down” and why people may find it easier to ignore what they are being told.

From BBC

For studios, there’s a major upside to bringing back beloved films.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s also an upside to the upset for MLS.

From Los Angeles Times

It wasn’t until I became a parent while living in New York that I became fully awakened to the upsides and downsides of raising a child in a major city.

From Los Angeles Times

Your life is turned upside down with one sentence.

From BBC