Upsides: meaning, definitions and examples
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upsides
[ ˈʌpˌsaɪdz ]
in business
Advantages or positive aspects of a situation, especially in comparison to the downsides. Upsides are often considered when making decisions or evaluating options.
Synonyms
advantages, benefits, positives.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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upsides |
Repeated and same usage as the word 'upsides' above, highlighting the positive aspects informally.
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benefits |
Often used in both formal and informal settings to describe positive outcomes or added values, particularly in discussions about health, finance, or employment.
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advantages |
Used in a slightly formal or professional context to talk about qualities or conditions that give someone a favorable position.
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positives |
Informal usage, often in a balanced or neutral discussion when mentioning good points or aspects alongside negatives.
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Examples of usage
- The upsides of investing in the stock market include the potential for high returns.
- One of the upsides of working from home is the flexibility it offers in terms of scheduling.
informal
The positive features or advantages of a person or thing.
Synonyms
advantages, benefits, positives.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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upsides |
Informal settings; often used to highlight the positive aspects of a situation that may also have negatives.
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benefits |
General use; indicates positive outcomes or contributions to well-being or improvement.
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positives |
Informal or conversational settings; emphasizes the good aspects to counterbalance any negative aspects.
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advantages |
Formal or neutral settings; used to describe favorable conditions or qualities that give someone or something superiority.
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Examples of usage
- One of the upsides of living in this neighborhood is the close proximity to parks and schools.
- She always looks for the upsides in every situation, no matter how challenging.
Translations
Translations of the word "upsides" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vantagens
- benefícios
- pontos positivos
🇮🇳 फायदे
- लाभ
- सकारात्मक पक्ष
🇩🇪 Vorteile
- Nutzen
- positive Aspekte
🇮🇩 keuntungan
- manfaat
- sisi positif
🇺🇦 переваги
- вигоди
- позитивні аспекти
🇵🇱 zalety
- korzyści
- pozytywne strony
🇯🇵 利点
- 利益
- ポジティブな側面
🇫🇷 avantages
- bénéfices
- aspects positifs
🇪🇸 ventajas
- beneficios
- aspectos positivos
🇹🇷 avantajlar
- faydalar
- olumlu yönler
🇰🇷 장점
- 이점
- 긍정적인 측면
🇸🇦 مزايا
- فوائد
- جوانب إيجابية
🇨🇿 výhody
- přínosy
- pozitivní aspekty
🇸🇰 výhody
- prínosy
- pozitívne aspekty
🇨🇳 优势
- 好处
- 积极方面
🇸🇮 prednosti
- koristi
- pozitivni vidiki
🇮🇸 kostir
- ávinningur
- jákvæðir þættir
🇰🇿 артықшылықтар
- пайдасы
- оң аспектілер
🇬🇪 უპირატესობები
- სარგებელი
- დადებითი ასპექტები
🇦🇿 üstünlüklər
- faydalar
- müsbət tərəflər
🇲🇽 ventajas
- beneficios
- aspectos positivos
Etymology
The term 'upsides' is a colloquial expression that originated in the mid-20th century, likely as a combination of 'up' (indicating a positive direction or aspect) and 'sides' (referring to aspects or facets). It gained popularity in business and informal contexts as a way to emphasize the positive aspects of a situation or entity.
See also: up, upend, upmost, upper, upright, upset, upward, upwards.