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Raredownside
The correct spelling is downside.
How to pronounce downside
/ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
nounIPA: /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/
Say it like: Dow-nsi-de
The correct spelling is downside. A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous. For example: "The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected."
Usage Examples
“The downside of obtaining a higher rank is that far more work is expected.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous.
- 2.A downward tendency, especially in the price of shares etc.
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