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Upton
UHP-tuhn
Upton (name) means an English surname and given name, originally a place name meaning "upper settlement.". Example: “Upton Sinclair wrote several influential works of American fiction.”
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An English surname and given name, originally a place name meaning "upper settlement."
"Upton Sinclair wrote several influential works of American fiction."
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Etymology
Formed in Old English from upp (“up”) and tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Upton” mean?
The word “Upton” means an English surname and given name, originally a place name meaning "upper settlement.".
How do you pronounce “Upton”?
“Upton” is pronounced UHP-tuhn (/ˈʌptən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Upton” in a sentence?
Here is “Upton” used in a sentence: “Upton Sinclair wrote several influential works of American fiction.”
What part of speech is “Upton”?
“Upton” is a name.
Is “Upton” a common word?
“Upton” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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