Pronunciation

/ˈʌpər/

Definitions

Noun

• 1. The part of something that is higher in position or rank. For example: “The upper class has more privileges than the lower class.”
• 2. The topmost or superior part of a body or object. For example: “The upper arm is above the elbow.”
• 3. (informal) A higher-ranking member or position. For example: “He’s one of the upper management team.”
• 4. (UK) Upper case letters; uppercase. For example: “Type all proper nouns in upper case.”

Verb

• To elevate or raise to a higher position or level. For example: “The company wants to upper its market share.”
• To place or position at or near the top. For example: “She uppered her voice to be heard over the noise.”

Adjective

• 1. Higher in position or rank. For example: “An upper-level position in the company.”
• 2. Superior in quality or standard. For example: “An upper-class apartment.”
• 3. Uppermost or highest. For example: “The upper branches of the tree.”
• 4. Derived from or associated with the upper part of the body. For example: “Upper limb strength.”

Adverb

• In a superior manner or to a greater extent. For example: “She performed better in the upper echelons of the competition.”

Phrases

• “In the upper echelons” refers to high-ranking positions or levels.
• “Upper management” denotes those in charge of a company or organization.
• “Upper limit” indicates the maximum or highest value.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The upper deck of the ship was open to visitors.”
• Verb: “They uppered their prices to compete with the market leader.”
• Adjective: “The upper class receives a better education than the lower class.”
• Adverb: “Her singing skills are truly upper-notch.”

Synonyms

• Top
• Higher
• Superior
• Elite -高端的
• 高级的
• 领先的

Note: The last two entries are in Chinese, representing synonyms for the word “upper” when used to describe something of high quality or status.