Upsides
noun
1.
the upper side or part.
2.
that part of a chart or graph that shows a higher level, especially in price.
3.
an upward trend, as in stock prices.
4.
a positive result.
5.
an encouraging or positive aspect.
adjective
6.
going higher, especially in price or worth:
This stock has a nice upside potential.
preposition
7.
on or against the side of:
Give him a smack upside the head.
Idioms
8.
get upsides with, British. to get even with.
adverb
1.
(informal, mainly Brit) (foll by with) equal or level (with), as through revenge or retaliation
noun
1.
the upper surface or part
upscale
In addition to the idiom beginning with upside
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