Definition of UPPER

upper

Meanings

Plural: uppers

Noun

  • the higher of two berths
  • 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"
  • a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
  • A stimulant, such as amphetamine, that increases energy and decreases appetite.
  • A stimulant, such as amphetamine, that increases energy and decreases appetite.
  • Anything that cheers one up.
  • The upper portion of something
  • The piece of leather, etc., that forms the top part of a shoe above the sole.
  • The upper portion of something
  • The Y-shaped strap on flip-flops.
  • The upper portion of something
  • Someone with higher social standing
  • Someone with higher social standing
  • A senior student.
  • That which is higher, contrasted with the lower.
  • A tooth in the upper jaw.
  • That which is higher, contrasted with the lower.
  • A denture or retainer for the teeth in the upper jaw.
  • That which is higher, contrasted with the lower.
  • An upper berth or bunk.
  • That which is higher, contrasted with the lower.
  • A spiritual passageway through which consciousness can reach a higher dimension.

Adjective Satellite

  • the topmost one of two
  • higher in place or position
    • "the upper bunk"
    • "in the upper center of the picture"
    • "the upper stories"
  • superior in rank or accomplishment
    • "the upper half of the class"

Adj

  • At a higher level, rank or position.
  • Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly.
  • Younger, more recent.
  • Of or pertaining to a secondary school.

Origin / Etymology

Equivalent to up + -er.

Synonyms

amphetamine, pep pill, speed, upper berth

Antonyms

lower, under

Scrabble Score: 9

upper is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
upper is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
upper is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

upper is a valid Words With Friends word