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upper

UK
/ˈʌpə/
US
/ˈʌpɚ/
upper classes

Translations

uppernoun
uppers
pl
UK
/ˈʌpə/
US
/ˈʌpɚ/
empeignePour la partie supérieure d’une chaussure ou d’une botte.
The leather upper of the shoe was polished to a high shine.
L’empeigne en cuir de la chaussure était polie jusqu’à obtenir un brillant éclatant.
Additional translations
denturePour une prothèse dentaire de la mâchoire supérieure.
stimulantArgotique ; pour un stimulant, notamment une amphétamine.
Synonyms
upper section
upper part
upper level
upper region
upperadjective
UK
/ˈʌp.ə/
US
/ˈʌp.ɚ/
supérieurSens général : situé au-dessus d’une autre partie ; peut aussi exprimer une position plus élevée dans une hiérarchie.
The upper shelf is where we keep the cereal boxes.
L’étagère supérieure est l’endroit où nous rangeons les boîtes de céréales.
Additional translations
du nordEmploi géographique.
Synonyms
supreme
elevated
overhead
above
superior
top
higher
Antonyms
lower

Definitions

uppernoun
The part of a shoe or boot that covers the top of the foot.
The leather upper of the shoe was polished to a high shine.
A stimulant drug, especially an amphetamine.
He was caught with illegal uppers in his possession.
A denture or dental plate that fits the upper jaw.
He removed his upper before going to sleep.
upperadjective
Situated above another part.
The upper shelf is where we keep the cereal boxes.
Higher in position or rank.
She belongs to the upper management team.
Located towards the north of a region or country.
The upper regions of the country are known for their cold climate.
Relating to the higher part of a structure or system.
The upper levels of the building are reserved for executive offices.
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