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English adjective: upper

1. upper the topmost one of two


Similartop


Antonymsbottom, side

2. upper higher in place or position


SamplesThe upper bunk.
In the upper center of the picture.
The upper stories.


Similarhigh


Antonymslow

3. upper superior in rank or accomplishment


SamplesThe upper half of the class.


Similarsuperior


Antonymsinferior


English noun: upper

1. upper (artifact) the higher of two berths


Synonymsupper berth


Broader (hypernym)berth, built in bed, bunk

2. upper (artifact) piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot


SamplesUppers come in many styles.


Broader (hypernym)piece of leather


Narrower (hyponym)toe box


Part holonymquarter, vamp


Part meronymboot, shoe

3. upper (artifact) a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression


Synonymsamphetamine, pep pill, speed


Broader (hypernym)drug of abuse, excitant, stimulant, stimulant drug, street drug


Narrower (hyponym)amphetamine sulfate, amphetamine sulphate, bennie, Benzedrine, chalk, chicken feed, crank, deoxyephedrine, Dexedrine, dextroamphetamine sulphate, glass, ice, meth, methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, shabu, trash









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