Upside down
adverb
Inverted in position, the top is at the bottom.
He held the book upside down
Often appears as...
- hang upside down
- turn upside down
adverb
In a state of chaos or confusion.
My life is upside down since the accident
Often appears as...
- world turned upside down
- life upside down
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Inverted, so the top is at the bottom.
The upside down image in the mirror
Often appears as...
- upside down reflection
- upside down picture
adjective
Confused or disorganized.
His plans are all upside down
Often appears as...
- upside down plans
- upside down thoughts
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
Inverted in position, the top is at the bottom.
He held the book upside down
Often appears as...
- hang upside down
- turn upside down
adverb
In a state of chaos or confusion.
My life is upside down since the accident
Often appears as...
- world turned upside down
- life upside down
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Inverted, so the top is at the bottom.
The upside down image in the mirror
Often appears as...
- upside down reflection
- upside down picture
adjective
Confused or disorganized.
His plans are all upside down
Often appears as...
- upside down plans
- upside down thoughts
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used when referring to objects being physically turned over.
She displayed the photo upside down.
Pro Tip 2/2Visual Impact
Creates a humorous or dramatic visual effect when something is not as expected.
The clown wore his hat upside down.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used when referring to objects being physically turned over.
She displayed the photo upside down.
Pro Tip 2/2Visual Impact
Creates a humorous or dramatic visual effect when something is not as expected.
The clown wore his hat upside down.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Used when referring to objects being physically turned over.
She displayed the photo upside down.
Pro Tip 2/2Visual Impact
Creates a humorous or dramatic visual effect when something is not as expected.
The clown wore his hat upside down.
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