Definition of Upper

1. Noun. The higher of two berths.

Exact synonyms: Upper Berth
Generic synonyms: Berth, Built In Bed, Bunk

2. Adjective. The topmost one of two.
Similar to: Top

3. Noun. 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"
Group relationships: Boot, Shoe
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Leather
Terms within: Quarter, Vamp
Specialized synonyms: Toe Box

4. Adjective. Higher in place or position. "The upper stories"
Similar to: High

5. Noun. A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression.

6. Adjective. Superior in rank or accomplishment. "The upper half of the class"
Similar to: Superior

Definition of Upper

1. a. 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.

2. n. The upper leather for a shoe; a vamp.

3. a. 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.

4. n. The upper leather for a shoe; a vamp.

Definition of Upper

1. Noun. That which is higher, contrasted with the lower. ¹

2. Noun. (context: shoemaking) The piece of leather, etc., that forms the top part of a shoe above the sole. ¹

3. Noun. A stimulant such as amphetamine that increases energy and decreases appetite. ¹

4. Adjective. At a higher level, rank or position. ¹

5. Adjective. Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly. ¹

6. Adjective. (archaeology geology) Of a later division of some period. ¹

7. Adjective. (education) Of or pertaining to a secondary school. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Upper

1. the part of a boot or shoe above the sole [n -S]

Medical Definition of Upper

1. 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. The upper hand, the superiority; the advantage. See To have the upper hand, under Hand. Upper Bench, all those parts of the hull of a vessel that are properly above water. Upper world. The atmosphere. Heaven. This world; the earth; in distinction from the underworld. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Upper

upmodulated
upmodulates
upmodulating
upmost
upo
upokororo
upokororos
upon
upon't
upon a stound
upon one's guard(p)
upon one's speed
uppe
upped
uppent
upper (current term)
upper-case
upper-case letter
upper-crust
upper-level
upper/lower lobe predominance
upper GI haemorrhage
upper GI series
upper abdominal periosteal reflex
upper airway
upper arm
upper arms

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