Antonyms for downside


Grammar : Noun
Spell : doun-sahyd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd


Definition of downside

Origin :
  • 1680s, "underside," from down (adv.) + side. Meaning "drawback, negative aspect" is attested by 1995.
  • noun a negative aspect of a situation
Example sentences :
  • Jacob arrived in the evening at Downside with a basket of shells.
  • Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • As he had missed meeting the lawyer at Downside, he must ride over to Morbury to him.
  • Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • They set out, and Harry went to order his horse to ride to Downside.
  • Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • The day was now drawing on, and Harry began to think of returning to Downside.
  • Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • “Listen,” he exclaimed, trying to force her back from Downside.
  • Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • It will, however, be kind in you to do as you propose; will you drive or ride over to Downside?
  • Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • We must go to Downside; I cannot exist another day without seeing May.
  • Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Jacob merely remarked that he hoped the family at Downside were also well.
  • Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • Few schools are situated in more perfect surroundings than Downside.
  • Extract from : « The Loom of Youth » by Alec Waugh
  • She never wished for a holiday, and it would have been a trial to her to have had to keep away from Downside.
  • Extract from : « Won from the Waves » by W.H.G. Kingston

Synonyms for downside

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