adj
upper
UH-puh
adj
1
Positioned higher, in rank, level, or physical location, than something else.
"She lives on the upper floor of the building."
"He was promoted to the upper management team."
noun
1
The top part of a shoe, covering the foot above the sole.
"The boot's leather upper had started to crack."
2
Informal: a stimulant drug, or anything that makes someone feel more energetic or cheerful.
"The comedy show was a real upper after a stressful week."
How to Use Upper
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething positioned or ranked higher than something else, or (informally) a stimulant/mood-booster.
Common pairings
upper floor
upper class
upper hand
Word Forms
uppermore comparative, uppers plural, uppermost superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English upper, formed as up + the comparative suffix -er.