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Meaning of the word downside in English

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downside

US /ˈdaʊn.saɪd/

UK /ˈdaʊn.saɪd/

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Noun

the negative aspect of something

Example:

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The downside of living in a big city is the high cost of living.

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Every decision has its downside.

Synonym:

disadvantage drawback negative minus

Antonym:

upside advantage benefit

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