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Uncommonupside down
The correct spelling is upside down.
How to pronounce upside down
/ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/
adjectiveIPA: /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/
Say it like: Ups-ide- do-wn
The correct spelling is upside down. Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom. For example: "The pattern resembled an upside down letter W."
Usage Examples
“The pattern resembled an upside down letter W.”
“He's upside down on his mortgage.”
“The Union flag was flying upside down, a sign of danger.”
Meanings
adjective
- 1.Inverted; turned so that the top is at the bottom.
- 2.In great disorder.
- 3.Owing more money for something than it is worth; having negative equity.
adverb
- 1.Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom.
- 2.In great disorder.
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