Upsides: meaning, definitions and examples

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upsides

 

[ ˈʌpˌsaɪdz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
upsides

Repeated and same usage as the word 'upsides' above, highlighting the positive aspects informally.

  • One of the upsides of freelancing is the ability to choose your own projects
benefits

Often used in both formal and informal settings to describe positive outcomes or added values, particularly in discussions about health, finance, or employment.

  • Regular exercise has many health benefits
advantages

Used in a slightly formal or professional context to talk about qualities or conditions that give someone a favorable position.

  • The new software provides several advantages over the older version
positives

Informal usage, often in a balanced or neutral discussion when mentioning good points or aspects alongside negatives.

  • Despite the challenges, there are many positives to moving to a new city

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.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

The positive features or advantages of a person or thing.

Synonyms

advantages, benefits, positives.

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upsides

Informal settings; often used to highlight the positive aspects of a situation that may also have negatives.

  • One of the upsides of working from home is no commuting.
  • Despite the rain, the upsides include the fresh smell and cool weather.
benefits

General use; indicates positive outcomes or contributions to well-being or improvement.

  • Employees enjoy several benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
  • Regular exercise has many benefits, such as improved cardiovascular health.
positives

Informal or conversational settings; emphasizes the good aspects to counterbalance any negative aspects.

  • While the food took a long time to arrive, the positives were the great taste and friendly service.
  • In every difficult situation, it's important to look for the positives.
advantages

Formal or neutral settings; used to describe favorable conditions or qualities that give someone or something superiority.

  • Her educational background gave her an advantage in the job market.
  • One advantage of electric cars is that they produce zero emissions.

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

🇮🇳 फायदे

🇩🇪 Vorteile

🇮🇩 keuntungan

🇺🇦 переваги

🇵🇱 zalety

🇯🇵 利点

🇫🇷 avantages

🇪🇸 ventajas

🇹🇷 avantajlar

🇰🇷 장점

🇸🇦 مزايا

🇨🇿 výhody

🇸🇰 výhody

🇨🇳 优势

🇸🇮 prednosti

🇮🇸 kostir

🇰🇿 артықшылықтар

🇬🇪 უპირატესობები

🇦🇿 üstünlüklər

🇲🇽 ventajas

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.