Upsides

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The positive aspects or advantages of a situation are considered in contrast to the negatives
2. The favorable outcomes or benefits associated with a specific circumstance are evaluated
3. The bright side or constructive features of a scenario are examined in light of possible downsides

Etymology: "Upsides" is simply the plural of "upside," which combines "up" and "side." The noun "upside" originally referred to the upper side of something, the surface or face that is turned upward. Its shift to meaning a favorable aspect came from the figurative use of that spatial sense: the upper side was the one you wanted showing, so the word came to stand for the good part of a situation, as opposed to its downside. The plural form reflects this sense of counting separate advantages. Speakers talk about the upsides of a plan or a job, meaning its several benefits, and the term is often paired with "downsides" as a balanced way of weighing options.

Synonyms: advantages, benefits, pros, positives, gains

Antonyms: downsides, disadvantages, cons, negatives, losses