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1upside

noun up·side \ˈəp-ˌsīd\

: a part of something that is good or desirable : an advantage or benefit

Full Definition of UPSIDE

1
:  an upward trend (as of prices)
2
a :  a positive aspect
b :  promise, potential <a young star with lots of upside>
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Origin of UPSIDE

2up + 1side
First Known Use: 1927

2upside

preposition up·side \ˈəp-ˈsīd\

: on or against the side of (something)

Full Definition of UPSIDE

:  up on or against the side of <layin' in this death cell, writin' my time upside the wall — Lonnie Johnson> <smacked him upside the head>

Origin of UPSIDE

perhaps from 1up + -side (as in alongside)
First Known Use: 1929

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