Definition of upper Upper
/ʌˈpɚ/ - [uper] - up•per
We found 17 definitions of upper from 5 different sources.
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What does upper mean?
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NounPlural: uppers |
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| 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" | ||
| piece of leather a separate part consisting of leather | ||
| 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 | ||
| boot a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed | ||
| quarter clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent; "he surrendered but asked for quarter" | ||
| 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" | ||
| upper - a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression | ||
| amphetamine, pep pill, speed | ||
| excitant, stimulant drug, stimulant a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| upper - the higher of two berths | ||
| upper berth | ||
Adjectiveupper, upperer, upperest |
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| upper - higher in place or position; "the upper bunk"; "in the upper center of the picture"; "the upper stories" | ||
| upper - superior in rank or accomplishment; "the upper half of the class" | ||
| upper - the topmost one of two | ||
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Wiktionary 
- upper (Noun)
That which is higher, contrasted with the lower. - upper (Noun)
The piece of leather, etc. , that forms the top part of a shoe above the sole. - upper (Noun)
A stimulant such as amphetamine that increases energy and decreases appetite. - upper (Adjective)
At a higher level, rank or position. - upper (Adjective)
Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly. - upper (Adjective)
younger, more recent. - upper (Adjective)
Of or pertaining to a secondary school .
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- 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. - upper (n.)
The upper leather for a shoe; a vamp.
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At a higher level, rank or position.
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