HyperDic: upper

English > 6 senses of the word *upper*:
ADJECTIVE	all	upper	the topmost one of two
	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

upper > pronunciation
Sounds	ah'per
Rhymes	asper ... zipper: 139 rhymes with per...

English > *upper*: 6 senses > adjective 1
Meaning	The topmost one of two.
Broader	top	situated at the top or highest position

English > *upper*: 6 senses > adjective 2
Meaning	Higher in place or position.
Examples	"the upper bunk" "in the upper center of the picture" "the upper stories"
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

English > *upper*: 6 senses > adjective 3
Meaning	superior in rank or accomplishment.
Example	"the upper half of the class"
Broader	superior	Of or characteristic of high rank or importance

English > *upper*: 6 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning	The higher of two berths.
Synonym	upper berth
Broader	berth, bunk, built in bed	A bed on a ship or train
Spanish	litera de arriba

English > *upper*: 6 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaning	piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot.
Example	"Uppers come in many styles"
Part of	boot	footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
Part of	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
Parts	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

English > *upper*: 6 senses > noun 3, artifact
Meaning	A central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression.
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)
Broader	stimulant, stimulant drug, excitant	A drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
Spanish	anfetamina, anfeta
Catalan	amfetamina

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