upper (Meaning)

Wordnet

upper (n)

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

Wordnet

upper (s)

the topmost one of two

higher in place or position

superior in rank or accomplishment

Webster

upper (comp.)

Being further up, literally or figuratively; higher in place, position, rank, dignity, or the like; superior; as, the upper lip; the upper side of a thing; the upper house of a legislature.

Webster

upper (n.)

The upper leather for a shoe; a vamp.

upper Sentence Examples

  1. The upper crust of society is often characterized by affluence and privilege.
  2. The upper berth on the train provided a more comfortable night's sleep.
  3. The upper echelon of management wielded significant authority and influence.
  4. The climber scaled the upper reaches of the mountain with determination.
  5. The upper respiratory tract includes the nose, mouth, and pharynx.
  6. The upper lip curled in a disdainful expression.
  7. The upper hand in a negotiation gives one party a distinct advantage.
  8. The upper Midwest experienced a frigid winter that year.
  9. The upper arm muscles play a vital role in lifting and pulling.
  10. The upper limit of the building's height was determined by local regulations.

FAQs About the word upper

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 s

uppermost, loftier, highest,higher, topmost, principal, uttermost, supreme, dominant, upmost

lowest, lowermost, lower, underneath,lowest, underneath, lower, lowermost, below, lowered

The upper crust of society is often characterized by affluence and privilege.

The upper berth on the train provided a more comfortable night's sleep.

The upper echelon of management wielded significant authority and influence.

The climber scaled the upper reaches of the mountain with determination.