ADJECTIVE | all | upper | the topmost one of two |
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all | upper | higher in place or position | |
all | upper | superior in rank or accomplishment | |
NOUN | artifact | upper, upper berth | the higher of two berths |
artifact | upper | piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot | |
artifact | upper, amphetamine, pep pill, speed | a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite |
Sounds | ah'per | |
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Rhymes | asper ... zipper: 139 rhymes with per... |
Meaning | The topmost one of two. | |
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Broader | top | situated at the top or highest position |
Meaning | Higher in place or position. | |
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Broader | high | (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like 'knee-high') |
Spanish | superior | |
Catalan | superior |
Meaning | superior in rank or accomplishment. | |
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Example | "the upper half of the class" | |
Broader | superior | Of or characteristic of high rank or importance |
Meaning | The higher of two berths. | |
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Synonym | upper berth | |
Broader | berth, bunk, built in bed | A bed on a ship or train |
Spanish | litera de arriba |
Meaning | piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot. | |
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Example | "Uppers come in many styles" | |
Part of | boot | footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg |
shoe | footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material | |
Parts | quarter | piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp |
vamp | piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe | |
Narrower | toe box | The forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes |
Broader | piece of leather | A separate part consisting of leather |
Spanish | pala | |
Catalan | pala |
Meaning | A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression. | |
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Synonyms | amphetamine, pep pill, speed | |
Narrower | Benzedrine, bennie | A form of amphetamine |
amphetamine sulfate, amphetamine sulphate | A sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system | |
dextroamphetamine sulphate, Dexedrine | An isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant | |
methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chalk, chicken feed, crank, glass, ice, shabu, trash | An amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride | |
Broader | drug of abuse, street drug | A drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects) |
stimulant, stimulant drug, excitant | A drug that temporarily quickens some vital process | |
Spanish | anfetamina, anfeta | |
Catalan | amfetamina |
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