upside

American  

[uhp-sahyd] / ˈʌpˌsaɪd /

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.

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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.

idioms

1. get upsides with, to get even with.

upside British  

/ ˈʌpˌsaɪd /

noun

1. the upper surface or part

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upside More Idioms  

More idioms and phrases containing upside

• turn upside down

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Etymology

Origin of upside

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

Example Sentences

Kwon said he and his team like Nasdaq-100 upside for investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Stadnik also sees potential upside to liquefied natural gas revenues and points out that Macquarie is an owner of in-demand infrastructure and energy assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Shares of the auto maker were upgraded to Buy from Hold at UBS with a $15 price target, suggesting 20% upside from current levels.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“That kind of flipped my world upside down,” Moon said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

In the light of the streetlamp, the leaves were bending upside down like it was going to rain.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen