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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhp-er]
- /ˈʌp ər/
- /ˈʌpə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhp-er]
- /ˈʌp ər/
Definitions of upper word
- adjective upper higher, as in place, position, pitch, or in a scale: the upper stories of a house; the upper register of a singer's voice. 1
- adjective upper superior, as in rank, dignity, or station. 1
- adjective upper (of places) at a higher level, more northerly, or farther from the sea: the upper slopes of a mountain; upper New York State. 1
- adjective upper (often initial capital letter) Stratigraphy. denoting a later division of a period, system, or the like: the Upper Devonian. 1
- noun upper a stimulant drug, especially an amphetamine. 1
- noun upper a pleasant or elating experience, person, or situation. 1
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Origin of upper
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English; see up (adj.), -er4
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Parts of speech for Upper
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
upper popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
upper usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for upper
noun upper
- amphetamine — Amphetamine is a drug which increases people's energy, makes them excited, and reduces their desire for food.
- analeptic — (of a drug, etc) stimulating the central nervous system
- bennies — Benzedrine, especially in tablet form.
- benny — an amphetamine tablet, esp benzedrine: a stimulant
- high spirits — lively or boisterous mood
adj upper
- apical — of, at, or being the apex
- chirpy — If you describe a person or their behaviour as chirpy, you mean they are very cheerful and lively.
- five-star — having five stars to indicate rank or quality: a five-star general; a five-star brandy.
- genial — of or relating to the chin.
- loftiest — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
Antonyms for upper
adj upper
- bargain counter — a store counter on which goods are displayed for sale at reduced prices
- bargain-basement — very low-priced.
- catchpenny — designed to have instant appeal, esp in order to sell quickly and easily without regard for quality
- cheap — Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
- cheapo — Cheapo things are very inexpensive and probably of poor quality.