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downside vs side

side vs downside

downside and side both are nouns.

downside is not an adjective while side is an adjective.

downside is not a verb while side is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
downside Yes No No No
side Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, side is a hypernym of downside; that is, side is a word with a broader meaning than downside:
  • downside: a negative aspect of something that is generally positive
  • side: an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
downside (noun) side (noun)
a negative aspect of something that is generally positive an extended outer surface of an object
either the left or right half of a body
an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute
(sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
a lengthwise dressed half of an animal's carcass used for food
one of two or more contesting groups
a family line of descent
a surface forming part of the outside of an object
a line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane figure
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
an elevated geological formation
downside (adjective) side (adjective)
located on a side
downside (verb) side (verb)
take sides for or against
Difference between downside and side

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