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Definition of Upper
1. Adjective. The topmost one of two.
2. Noun. The higher of two berths.
3. Adjective. Higher in place or position. "The upper stories"
4. 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"
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Leather
Terms within: Quarter, Vamp
Specialized synonyms: Toe Box
5. Adjective. Superior in rank or accomplishment. "The upper half of the class"
6. Noun. A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression.
Specialized synonyms: Amphetamine Sulfate, Amphetamine Sulphate, Bennie, Benzedrine, Dexedrine, Dextroamphetamine Sulphate, Chalk, Chicken Feed, Crank, Deoxyephedrine, Glass, Ice, Meth, Methamphetamine, Methamphetamine Hydrochloride, Methedrine, Shabu, Trash
Generic synonyms: Drug Of Abuse, Street Drug, Excitant, Stimulant, Stimulant Drug
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)
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