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, to get even with.

More idioms and phrases containing upside

• turn upside down

Example Sentences

The first is that investors increasingly preferred to bet on further upside in the stock market using call options instead of actual shares.

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“Our view is that AMD now simply needs to execute to drive a $300 stock price,” the analysts said, adding that there is room for upside if AMD finds partners beyond OpenAI.

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That offered plenty of upside before this morning’s sudden reappraisal of prospects by traders.

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“This investment helps support job growth in South Carolina as it benefits from the upside of AI,” Porat said.

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However, Europe looks to have bottomed, and aging truck fleets could drive replacement demand with government spending commitments offering upside potential.

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