upper
the topmost one of two
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,690 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,766 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- the topmost one of two
- higher in place or position the upper bunkin the upper center of the picture
- superior in rank or accomplishment the upper half of the class
noun
- the higher of two berths also: upper berth
- piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot Uppers come in many styles
- a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression also: amphetamine, pep pill, speed
upper in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Mr. SM-TH goes at once to the Upper House.
Punch — Volume 99, August 16, 1890 · Various · Chapter 1
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The man appeared tiny around the upper bend, momently growing larger as he approached.
The Riverman · Stewart Edward White · Chapter 1
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The houses here were so high that the upper windows could scarcely be seen from below.
Cornelli · Johanna Spyri · Chapter 1
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I quite sympathize with the rage of the English democracy against what they call the vices of the upper orders.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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At Chicago a man took the upper berth in Thurston's section, and settled into the seat with a deep sigh--presumably of thankfulness.
The Lure of the Dim Trails · B. M. Bower · Chapter 1