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

It has taken equity stakes, warrants, and other upside participation across rare earth metals, defense companies, and chips.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Any indication of concern over upside price risks is likely to further fuel expectations for a June rate hike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“The promotional environment thus far has remained rational, yet we are keeping a close watch on the extent to which companies may reinvest this year’s tariff upside into pricing actions.”

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“It’s hard for intervention to stay effective unless there’s something big enough to flip market sentiment and expectations upside down,” former Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The sofa was upside down, and Churro stood on top of it, barking his head off as though the couch had personally attacked him.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz