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the Upper Side

[/ðə ˈʌpər saɪd/]
noun phrasepl: the Upper Sides
o lado superior / a parte superior
1. The higher or top surface or portion of something
The upper side of the table was made of marble.
O lado superior da mesa era feito de mármore.
2. The more advantageous or dominant position in a situation
He always tries to get the upper side in negotiations.
Ele sempre tenta ganhar vantagem nas negociações.
3. The topmost or upward-facing area or region
Paint only the upper side of the wall.
Pinte apenas a parte superior da parede.
Synonyms
top sideupper parttop surfaceupward side
Antonyms
the lower sidethe bottom sidethe underside

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
o lado superior / a parte de cima
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
a parte superior / o topo
Commonly used in formal contexts
Portugal
o lado superior / a parte de cima
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the upper hand
have the upper hand
upper crust
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