upper
word
/ˈəpɝ/
UH-pur
/ˈʌpɐ/
UH-puh
Definition
Higher in position, level, or part of something. It is often used to describe the top section of an object, body, building, or area.
Usage & Nuances
Usually an adjective: 'upper floor', 'upper body', 'upper left corner'. It is more common in labels or descriptions than in casual speech; in everyday conversation, people often say 'top' or 'upstairs' depending on context. It can also contrast with 'lower'.
Spanish: superior - de arribaPortuguese (BR): superior - de cimaPortuguese (PT): superior - de cimaChinese (Simplified): 上部的 - 上面的Chinese (Traditional): 上部的 - 上面的Hindi: ऊपरी - ऊपर वालाArabic: علوي - علويّ الجهةBengali: উপরেরRussian: верхнийJapanese: 上部の - 上のVietnamese: trên - phía trênKorean: 위의Turkish: üstUrdu: اوپر کاIndonesian: atas - bagian atas
Example Sentences
The upper shelf is too high for me.
basic
He hurt his upper arm during the game.
basic
Our classroom is on the upper floor.
basic
Click the upper right corner of the screen.
natural
Most of the damage was in the upper part of the house.
natural
She keeps her important files in the upper drawer.
natural