downside
|down/side|
B2
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
negative aspect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'downside' originates from the combination of 'down' and 'side', where 'down' meant 'negative' and 'side' referred to 'aspect'.
Historical Evolution
'downside' was formed in modern English by combining 'down' and 'side' to describe a negative aspect.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the lower side', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disadvantage'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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