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up·per
(ŭp′ər)adj.
1. Higher in place, position, or rank: the upper bunk; the upper half of the class.
2.
a. Situated on higher ground: upper regions.
b. Lying farther inland: the upper Nile.
c. Northern: the upper Midwest.
3. Upper Geology & Archaeology Of, relating to, or being a later division of the period named.
4. Denoting the smaller and usually less broadly representative house of a bicameral legislature.
n.
Idiom: 1. The part of a shoe or boot above the sole.
2. Informal An upper berth.
3. uppers Informal The upper teeth or a set of upper dentures.
4. Slang
a. A drug, especially an amphetamine, used as a stimulant.
b. An exhilarating or euphoric experience.
on (one's) uppers Informal
Impoverished; destitute.
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upper
(ˈʌpə)adj
1. higher or highest in relation to physical position, wealth, rank, status, etc
2. (Physical Geography) (capital when part of a name) lying farther upstream, inland, or farther north: the upper valley of the Loire.
3. (Geological Science) (capital when part of a name) geology archaeol denoting the late part or division of a period, system, formation, etc: Upper Palaeolithic.
4. (Archaeology) (capital when part of a name) geology archaeol denoting the late part or division of a period, system, formation, etc: Upper Palaeolithic.
5. (Mathematics) maths (of a limit or bound) greater than or equal to one or more numbers or variables
n
6. the higher of two objects, people, etc
7. (Clothing & Fashion) the part of a shoe above the sole, covering the upper surface of the foot
8. on one's uppers extremely poor; destitute
9. (Dentistry) informal any tooth of the upper jaw
10. (Recreational Drugs) slang Also called (esp US): up any of various drugs having a stimulant or euphoric effect. Compare downer
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up•per1
(ˈʌp ər)adj.
1. higher, as in place, position, pitch, or in a scale: the upper stories of a house.
2. superior, as in rank, dignity, or station.
3. (of places) at a higher level, more northerly, or farther from the sea: upper New York State.
4. (often cap.) denoting a later division of a geologic period, system, or the like: the Upper Devonian.
n. 5. the part of a shoe or boot above the sole, comprising the quarter, vamp, counter, and lining.
6. an upper berth.
7. Usu., uppers.
Idioms: a. an upper dental plate.
b. an upper tooth.
on one's uppers, Informal. poor; without means.
[1300–50; Middle English]
up•per2
(ˈʌp ər)n. Slang.
a stimulant drug, esp. an amphetamine.
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Noun | 1. | upper - the higher of two berths |
2. | upper - piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot; "Uppers come in many styles" boot - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg piece of leather - a separate part consisting of leather quarter - piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material toe box - the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes; "the toe box may be rounded or pointed" vamp - piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe | |
3. | upper - a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression amphetamine sulfate, amphetamine sulphate - a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system bennie, Benzedrine - a form of amphetamine Dexedrine, dextroamphetamine sulphate - an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant drug of abuse, street drug - a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction deoxyephedrine, meth, methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, shabu, chicken feed, crank, chalk, trash, glass, ice - an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | |
Adj. | 1. | upper - the topmost one of two top - situated at the top or highest position; "the top shelf" |
2. | upper - higher in place or position; "the upper bunk"; "in the upper center of the picture"; "the upper stories" high - (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high'); "a high mountain"; "high ceilings"; "high buildings"; "a high forehead"; "a high incline"; "a foot high" | |
3. | upper - superior in rank or accomplishment; "the upper half of the class" superior - of or characteristic of high rank or importance; "a superior ruler" |
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upper
adjective
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Translations
أعْلى،عُلْويفَوْقِيّوَجْه الحِذاء
hornísvršek
øvre
ylempi
gornji
cipõfelsõrész
efri, hærri, æîriyfirleîur
上の
상부의
aukštuomenėbato viršusesantis pačiame viršujepirmoje vietojeviršutinis
augšējaisvirsavirsējais
zvršok
zgornji
övre
สูงกว่า
üstüst kısımsaya
cao hơn
upper
[ˈʌpəʳ]A. ADJ
1. (in level) [deck, floor] → de arriba; (more frm) → superior
the upper atmosphere → la atmósfera superior
the upper slopes of Illimani → las pendientes más altas del Illimani
see also hand A11
see also reach C2
see also stiff A3
the upper atmosphere → la atmósfera superior
the upper slopes of Illimani → las pendientes más altas del Illimani
see also hand A11
see also reach C2
see also stiff A3
2. (in importance, rank) [echelons, ranks, caste] → superior
upper management → los altos cargos de la administración
upper management → los altos cargos de la administración
B. N
1. uppers [of shoe] → pala fsing
to be (down) on one's uppers → estar en las últimas or (Sp) sin un duro
to be (down) on one's uppers → estar en las últimas or (Sp) sin un duro
2. (= drug) → anfeta f
C. CPD upper arm N → brazo m superior
upper case N (Typ) → mayúsculas fpl
in upper case → en mayúsculas
upper chamber N (Pol) → cámara f alta
the upper circle N (Theat) → la galería superior
upper class N the upper classes → la(s) clase(s) alta(s)
the upper crust N → la flor y nata
Upper Egypt N → alto Egipto m
upper house N (Pol) → cámara f alta
upper lip N → labio m superior
upper school N → cursos mpl superiores; (in names) → instituto m de enseñanza media
Upper Volta N → alto Volta m
upper case N (Typ) → mayúsculas fpl
in upper case → en mayúsculas
upper chamber N (Pol) → cámara f alta
the upper circle N (Theat) → la galería superior
upper class N the upper classes → la(s) clase(s) alta(s)
the upper crust N → la flor y nata
Upper Egypt N → alto Egipto m
upper house N (Pol) → cámara f alta
upper lip N → labio m superior
upper school N → cursos mpl superiores; (in names) → instituto m de enseñanza media
Upper Volta N → alto Volta m
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upper
[ˈʌpər] adj
(in position) [floor, storey, part, rung] → supérieur(e); [deck, jaw] → supérieur(e)
the upper slopes → les pistes les plus hautes (d'une station de ski)
the upper back → le haut du dos
the upper arm → le bras (partie supérieure du membre)
the upper body → la partie supérieure du corps
on the upper floor → à l'étage supérieur
the upper slopes → les pistes les plus hautes (d'une station de ski)
the upper back → le haut du dos
the upper arm → le bras (partie supérieure du membre)
the upper body → la partie supérieure du corps
on the upper floor → à l'étage supérieur
(in scale) [limit, end] → supérieur(e)
Temperatures were in the upper thirties
BUT La température dépassait les trente degrés.
Temperatures were in the upper thirties
BUT La température dépassait les trente degrés.
n
(= drug) → amphé f upper atmosphere n
the upper atmosphere → les couches fpl supérieures de l'atmosphèreupper case n → majuscule f, capitale f
in upper case → en majuscules, en capitalesupper-case upper case [ˌˈʌpərˈkeɪs] adj
upper-case letter → lettre f majuscule, lettre f capitaleupper class n
the upper class → la haute sociétéupper-class [ˌˈʌpərˈklɑːs] adj [family] → de la haute société; [district, area] → huppé(e); [accent, attitude] → caractéristique des classes supérieuresupper crust n
the upper crust → la haute , les aristos mpl upper-crust [ˌˈʌpərˈkrʌst] adj → aristo
the upper atmosphere → les couches fpl supérieures de l'atmosphèreupper case n → majuscule f, capitale f
in upper case → en majuscules, en capitalesupper-case upper case [ˌˈʌpərˈkeɪs] adj
upper-case letter → lettre f majuscule, lettre f capitaleupper class n
the upper class → la haute sociétéupper-class [ˌˈʌpərˈklɑːs] adj [family] → de la haute société; [district, area] → huppé(e); [accent, attitude] → caractéristique des classes supérieuresupper crust n
the upper crust → la haute , les aristos mpl upper-crust [ˌˈʌpərˈkrʌst] adj → aristo
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upper
adj
→ obere(r, s); (Anat, Geog) → Ober-; temperatures in the upper thirties → Temperaturen hoch in den dreißig; upper arm → Oberarm m; upper lip → Oberlippe f; upper body → Oberkörper m; the upper reaches of the Thames → der Oberlauf der Themse; the upper Loire → die obere Loire; Upper Rhine → Oberrhein m
(in importance, rank) → höhere(r, s), obere(r, s); the upper ranks of the Civil Service → das gehobene Beamtentum; in the upper income bracket → in der oberen Einkommensklasse; the upper middle class(es) → die gehobene Mittelschicht ? hand 1 j
n
upper
:upper brain
n (Anat) → Großhirn nt
upper case
n (Typ: also upper-case letter) → Großbuchstabe m, → Versal m (spec); to set something in upper → etw in Versalien setzen
upper-case
upper circle
n (Brit Theat) → zweiter Rang
upper class
upper-class
adj accent, district, person → vornehm, fein; sport, expression, attitude → der Oberschicht; to be upper (person) → zur Oberschicht gehören
upperclassman
n (US) Mitglied einer High School oder eines College
upper crust
n (inf) → obere zehntausend pl (inf)
upper-crust
adj (inf) → (schrecklich) vornehm (inf)
uppercut
n → Aufwärtshaken m, → Uppercut m
Upper Egypt
n → Oberägypten nt
upper hand
Upper House
n (Parl) → Oberhaus nt
upper
:upper school
n → Oberschule f
upper sixth
n (Brit Sch) → ˜ Oberprima f
Upper Volta
n (Hist) → Obervolta nt ? Burkina Faso
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upper
[ˈʌpəʳ]1. adj
b. (in importance, rank) → superiore, più alto/a, più elevato/a
the upper school → gli ultimi anni di scuola superiore
the upper income bracket → la fascia di reddito più alto
the upper middle class → l'alta borghesia
the upper school → gli ultimi anni di scuola superiore
the upper income bracket → la fascia di reddito più alto
the upper middle class → l'alta borghesia
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
upper
(ˈapə) adjective higher in position, rank etc. the upper floors of the building; He has a scar on his upper lip.
noun (usually in plural) the part of a shoe above the sole. There's a crack in the upper.
ˈuppermost adjective highest. in the uppermost room of the castle.
adverb in the highest place or position. Thoughts of him were upper-most in her mind.
upper class (of) the highest rank of society; (of) the aristocracy. The upper classes can no longer afford to have many servants; He speaks with an upper-class accent.
get/have the upper hand (of/over someone) to have or win an advantage over. Our team managed to get the upper hand in the end.
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upper
→ فَوْقِيّ horní øvre oberer ψηλότερος superior ylempi supérieur gornji superiore 上の 상부의 bovenste øvre wyższy superior верхний övre สูงกว่า üst cao hơn 上面的Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
upper
n. pop. droga estimulante, esp. una anfetamina;
a., comp. superior, más alto-a. que.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
upper
adj (anat) superior (form), alto, de arribaEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.