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side vs downside

downside vs side

side and downside both are nouns.

side is an adjective but downside is not an adjective.

side is a verb but downside is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
side Yes Yes Yes No
downside Yes No No No
As nouns, downside is a hyponym of side; that is, downside is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than side:
  • side: an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
  • downside: a negative aspect of something that is generally positive
Other hyponyms of side include hand.
side (noun) downside (noun)
an extended outer surface of an object a negative aspect of something that is generally positive
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
side (adjective) downside (adjective)
located on a side
side (verb) downside (verb)
take sides for or against
Difference between side and downside

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