Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

upside-down

adjective
/ˈʌp.saɪd daʊn/
Definition
In a position with the top facing downward and the bottom facing upward.
Examples
  • The painting hung upside-down, which confused the viewers.
  • When she fell off the swing, she landed upside-down.
  • He turned the box upside-down to find the lost toy.
Meaning
The term upside-down refers to something that has been turned over so that the bottom is on top and the top is at the bottom.
Synonyms
  • inverted
  • turned over
  • upturned