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upward side
[/ˈʌpwərd saɪd/]
noun
pl: upward sides
lado superior
1.
The upper or top surface or aspect of something
The upward side of the leaf is darker green.
O lado superior da folha é verde mais escuro.
2.
The positive or advantageous aspect of a situation
On the upward side, the company's revenue increased significantly.
Do lado positivo, a receita da empresa aumentou significativamente.
Synonyms
upper side
top side
upper surface
positive aspect
bright side
Antonyms
downward side
lower side
bottom side
negative aspect
dark side
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
lado superior; aspecto positivo
Common usage in both technical and colloquial contexts
Portugal
lado superior; lado positivo
Standard Portuguese usage
São Paulo
lado de cima; ponto positivo
More colloquial variation
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the upside
the upside is
looking at the upward side
from the upward side
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