upside

/ˈʌpsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

the upper side of something; the most favorable or advantageous part of a situation.

“The company’s upside was that it had a strong brand recognition.”

2. noun

a turn or change in direction, especially in a game or other competitive activity.

“The team’s strategy involved making the most of their upside in the final quarter.”

3. verb

to turn something over, especially in order to look underneath or at the underside.

“She had to upside the couch to look underneath it for her lost keys.”

Synonyms

  • advantage
  • benefit
  • perk
  • silver lining

Antonyms

  • downside
  • drawback