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Definition upper in British English

upper adjective

adjective
/ˈʌpə(r)/
1

higher than something else, especially one of two things that are a pair

Example

He had a scar on his upper lip.

Example

You'll be able to see more if you sit on the upper deck of the bus.

Synonyms and related words
high above top
2

near the top, or at the top, of something

Example

There is already some snow on the upper slopes.

Example

He's got to build up his upper-body strength.

Example

There's no upper limit on the number of competitors in the race.

Synonyms and related words
high above top
3

higher in status or rank

Example

the upper ranks of the army

Example

the upper echelons of the Conservative Party

Synonyms and related words
above above my paygrade A-list
4

to the north

Example

New York's Upper East Side

Synonyms and related words
bearing cardinal point compass
5

away from the coast

Example

the upper reaches (=parts) of the Zambezi

Synonyms and related words
inland coastal ashore
Definition upper in British English