upper

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌpə/, SAMPA: /"Vp@/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌpɚ/, SAMPA: /"Vp@`/

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Adjective

Positive upper

Comparative none

Superlative uppermost

1. (usually before a 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.

Related words

• up

Noun

Singular upper

Plural uppers

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

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

Related words

• up