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Definition upright in British English

upright adverb

adverb
/ˈʌpraɪt/
1

sitting or standing with a straight back

Example

The dog was sitting upright on its hind legs.

Example

Jenny sat bolt upright when she heard the noise.

Example

Farrell drew himself upright and shook hands with us.

Synonyms and related words
erect knee-deep on tiptoe(s) upright perch be seated
1.1

in or into a straight standing position

Example

Pictures were propped upright against all the walls.

Synonyms and related words
erect knee-deep on tiptoe(s)
1.2

in or into a steady correct position

Example

We struggled to keep the boat upright.

Synonyms and related words
straight upright level
Definition upright in British English