upside down

adverb
UK: /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/
US: /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

  1. With the bottom at the top; in or into an inverted position.

    1. The book fell upside down. [ ] [ ]
    2. The acrobats were hanging upside down from the trapeze during their performance. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a state of chaos or disorder.

    1. My life feels upside down since I lost my job. [ ] [ ]
    2. The unexpected news turned her world completely upside down, leaving her disoriented. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

topsy-turvy
upside down adjective

  1. Inverted; with the upper part turned downwards.

    1. The flag was upside down. [ ] [ ]
    2. The children drew an upside down house during the art class session. [ ] [ ]

  2. In a state of complete disorder or confusion.

    1. Everything is upside down since the move. [ ] [ ]
    2. The organizational restructuring left the entire department feeling upside down and uncertain. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "upside down" in English means: With the bottom at the top; in or into an inverted position., In a state of chaos or disorder..

The phonetic transcription of "upside down" is /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ in British English and /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "upside down": topsy-turvy.

Example usage of "upside down": "The book fell upside down.". More examples on the page.