The meaning of Upper

Upper – definition

adjective
Situated above another part.
Usage examples:
His upper arm
adjective
Situated on higher ground or away from the sea.
Usage examples:
The union of upper and lower egypt

noun
Situated on higher ground.
Synonims:
Higher Further-up Loftier Overlying Superior Top
noun
Denoting a younger (and hence usually shallower) part of a stratigraphic division or archaeological deposit or the period in which it was formed or deposited.
Usage examples:
The upper palaeolithic age
noun
The part of a boot or shoe above the sole.
Usage examples:
Leather uppers

noun
A stimulating drug, especially amphetamine.

adjective
At a higher position or level (than something else), or being the top part of something
Usage examples:
Our company occupied the three upper floors of the building.

Upper translation into English

Upper: translate from English into Chinese

上, 帮, 帮子

Upper: translate from English into Dutch

Bovenste, Boven, Opper, Bovenaan, Bovenleer, Slobkous

Upper: translate from English into French

Plus haut, Supérieur, Empeigne, Stimulant, Excitant, Au-dessus

Upper: translate from English into German

Oberer, höher, Obere, Höher, Ober-

Upper: translate from English into Hindi

अपर, ऊपरवाला, ऊपरी सेवा, उच्च सेवा

Upper: translate from English into Italian

Superiore, Tomaia, Più alto, Più in alto

Upper: translate from English into Korean

높은, 더 위에 있는, 위에 입는, 헝겊 각반, 높은 쪽에 있는 것, 구두 갑피, 각성제, 더 위의, 고지의, 상위의, 상층의

Upper: translate from English into Russian

Верхний, Высший, Верхняя полка, Восстающий шпур, Верхний зуб, Передок ботинка, Восстающий

Upper: translate from English into Spanish

Superior, Alto, De arriba, Más alto, Exterior, Pala de calzado, Litera de arriba

Word origin

1960s: from the verb up + -er1.

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Upper synonims

higher

noun
(in scotland) the more advanced of the two main levels of the scottish certificate of education.
Usage examples:
School-leavers with three highers or more

adverb
Of great vertical extent.
Usage examples:
The top of a high mountain

adjective
More developed or advanced
Usage examples:
Higher species of animals

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loftier

adjective
Of imposing height.
Usage examples:
The elegant square was shaded by lofty palms

adjective
High
Usage examples:
Lofty mountains, lofty sentiments

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overlying

verb
Present participle of overlie.

verb
Lie on top of.
Usage examples:
Soft clays overlie the basalt

verb
To be on top of something

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superior

adjective
Higher in rank, status, or quality.
Usage examples:
A superior officer

noun
A person superior to another in rank or status, especially a colleague in a higher position.
Usage examples:
Obeying their superiors' orders

adjective
Better than average, or better than others of the same type
Usage examples:
They were clearly the superior team., some people think acoustic recordings are superior to digital…

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top

noun
The highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something.
Usage examples:
Doreen stood at the top of the stairs

adjective
Highest in position, rank, or degree.
Usage examples:
The top button of his shirt

verb
Exceed (an amount, level, or number); be more than.
Usage examples:
Losses are expected to top £100 m this year

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