Upper - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈʌpər|  American pronunciation of the word upper
Brit.  |ˈʌpə|  British pronunciation of the word upper

noun

- the higher of two berths
- piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot
- a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression (syn: amphetamine, speed)

adjective

- the topmost one of two
- higher in place or position
the upper bunk
in the upper center of the picture
the upper stories
- superior in rank or accomplishment
the upper half of the class

Extra examples

Who will sleep on the upper berth?

The upper stories are occupied by offices.

Write your name on the upper left-hand corner of the page.

Upper Egypt

Upper Mississippi

Singing is a real upper. It makes me feel dizzy and energetic.

There is an upper age limit for becoming a pilot.

The upper section of the bridge

The upper reaches of the business

The upper reaches of the river

Write your name in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

Pull-ups increase upper body strength.

The pain is in my upper chest.

...his exclusive clothing store had habited the town's upper crust for as long as anyone could remember...

He longed to join the upper social ranks.

Word forms

noun
singular: upper
plural: uppers
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