upper

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 3 Noun 3.1 Antonym

[change] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈʌpə/, SAMPA: /"Vp@/
• (US) IPA: /ˈʌpɚ/, SAMPA: /"Vp@`/
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[change] Adjective

Positive upper

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (usually before the noun) The upper thing is the one that is in a higher position.

   The upper floors of the building are for offices and the lower floors for housing.

[change] Noun

Singular upper

Plural uppers

1. (slang) A drug that stimulates a body. Uppers give a person energy and lower hunger.

   He takes uppers so that he can stay awake all night studying.

[change] Antonym

• downer