upside-down
|up-side-down|
B2
/ˌʌpˌsaɪd ˈdaʊn/
inverted position
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upside-down' originates from Middle English, specifically the phrase 'up so down,' where 'up' meant 'upward' and 'so' meant 'as.'
Historical Evolution
'up so down' changed from Middle English phrase 'up so doun' and eventually became the modern English word 'upside-down'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'up as down,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'inverted position'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a position where the top is where the bottom should be.
The picture was hung upside-down.
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Last updated: 2025/01/13 22:51