upside
Americannoun
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the upper side or part.
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that part of a chart or graph that shows a higher level, especially in price.
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an upward trend, as in stock prices.
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a positive result.
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an encouraging or positive aspect.
adjective
preposition
idioms
noun
Etymology
Origin of upside
Example Sentences
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On the upside, there is obvious nepotism: Managers may favor their romantic partners when handing out raises, bonuses or promotions.
For years, researchers studying the Southern Ocean have pointed to one possible upside in an otherwise troubling climate outlook.
From Science Daily
“And the insult added to that injury is an innocent party’s financial life can be turned upside down based on someone else’s fraud — conducted in the far-off past and entirely unbeknownst to the law-abiding party.”
From MarketWatch
Investors don’t like taxes as a source of upside.
From Barron's
It has successfully retested the bull-flag breakout from early January near the round $20 level and is now breaking above a bear flag —bullish signal, as failed bearish setups often precede upside moves.
From Barron's
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