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- [doun-sahyd]
- /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
- /ˈdaʊn.saɪd/
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- [doun-sahyd]
- /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
Definitions of downside word
- noun downside the lower side or part. 1
- noun downside a downward trend, especially in stock prices. 1
- noun downside a discouraging or negative aspect. 1
- adjective downside of or involving a decline, especially in stock prices: The downside risk on this stock is considered far greater than the potential for gain. 1
- noun downside The negative aspect of something, especially something regarded as in general good or desirable. 1
- abbreviation DOWNSIDE disadvantage 1
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Origin of downside
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1675-85; down1 + side1
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Parts of speech for Downside
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
downside popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
downside usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for downside
noun downside
- flaw — Also called windflaw. a sudden, usually brief windstorm or gust of wind.
- drawback — a hindrance or disadvantage; an undesirable or objectionable feature.
- inconvenience — the quality or state of being inconvenient.
- disadvantage — absence or deprivation of advantage or equality.
- defect — A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing.
adjective downside
- disadvantageous — characterized by or involving disadvantage; unfavorable; detrimental.
- uncomplimentary — of the nature of, conveying, or expressing a compliment, often one that is politely flattering: a complimentary remark.
- dyslogistic — conveying disapproval or censure; not complimentary or eulogistic.
Antonyms for downside
noun downside
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- profit — Often, profits. pecuniary gain resulting from the employment of capital in any transaction. Compare gross profit, net profit. the ratio of such pecuniary gain to the amount of capital invested. returns, proceeds, or revenue, as from property or investments.
- benefit — The benefit of something is the help that you get from it or the advantage that results from it.
- strength — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
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