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downsides

|down/sides|

B2

/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪdz/

(downside)

negative aspect

Base FormPlural
downsidedownsides
Etymology
Etymology Information

'downside' originates from English, specifically the combination of 'down' and 'side', where 'down' meant 'negative' and 'side' referred to 'aspect'.

Historical Evolution

'downside' evolved from the combination of 'down' and 'side' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the lower side', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'negative aspect'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the negative aspects or disadvantages of something.

One of the downsides of living in a big city is the high cost of living.

Synonyms

disadvantagedrawbacknegative

Antonyms

advantagebenefitupside

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Idioms

see the downside

Last updated: 2025/02/02 11:47