noun

upstate

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noun

The northern or more rural part of a US state, away from its main city.

"They bought a cabin upstate to escape the city on weekends."

"Her family has lived upstate for three generations."

adj

Relating to that northern or inland part of a state.

"Upstate winters are much harsher than in the city."

How to Use Upstate

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe quieter, more rural region of a state, as opposed to its big city — most commonly heard as "upstate New York."

Common pairings

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more upstate comparative, more upstate comparative, upstates plural, most upstate superlative, most upstate superlative

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They bought a cabin _____ to escape the city on weekends.

Simply up + state, describing the part of a state that lies "up" from its main population center.

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