Définition Synonymes
Définition de upper - Dictionnaire anglais Reverso
Adjectif
1.
hierarchyhigher in rank or status
- She was promoted to the upper management team..
2.
geographysituated on higher ground or more northerly
- The upper regions of the country are colder.
3.
geologyTECH. denoting more recent geological strataTECH.
- The fossils were found in the upper layers.
Nom
1.
- He took an upper to stay awake.
2.
clothingpart of a shoe above the sole
- The upper of the sneaker was made of fine leather..
3.
berthhigher of two berths or bunks
- I slept on the upper during the train ride.
4.
mouthtooth in the upper jaw
- The dentist checked my upper for cavities.
Images pour upper
part of a shoe above the sole
Expressions avec upper
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higher level of a building
The apartment is on the upper storey.
position of advantage or control
She had the upper hand in the negotiations.
be in a position of advantage or control
In negotiations, she had an upper hand.
stoic, unemotional attitude
He maintained a stiff upper lip during the sad movie..
the part of the arm from elbow to shoulder
She felt pain in her upper arm after lifting weights.
top part of the back between neck and middle spine
She felt tension in her upper back after working at the computer.
part of the body above the waist
He has strong upper body muscles.
the wealthy or aristocracy in society
The upper class attended the exclusive gala.
the area between the mouth and the nose
He had a small scar on his upper lip.
topmost part of an object, surface, or structure
The upper side of the box was painted red.
part most visible or accessible
Dust gathered on the upper surface of the shelf.
house or property needing repair or renovation
They bought a doer-upper to fix and sell.
higher level of a ship or bus
We enjoyed the view from the upper deck of the ferry..
largest possible quantity or amount
The upper limit for participants is 100.
belonging to the highest social or economic group
She comes from an upper-class family.
house needing repair, often sold cheaply
They bought a fixer-upper to renovate and sell.
day dedicated to exercising the upper body
On upper body day, she targets her arms, shoulders, and chest.
the highest limit or extent of something
The upper boundary of the property is marked by a fence.
top part of the mouth holding upper teeth
The dentist checked my upper jaw for cavities.
most advanced stages of a process
She reached the upper reaches of her career.
higher geographical areas or elevations
The hikers reached the upper regions of the mountain.
upper floors of a building, especially above the ground floor
The fire escape routes for the upper story were clearly marked..
higher legislative body in a bicameral system
The bill was first introduced in the upper chamber before moving to the lower house..
the highest level in a hierarchy
She worked hard to reach the upper echelon of the company.
Origine de upper
Old English, uferra (higher)
Termes dont la définition inclut upper
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medical
upper limb of the human body
medical
upper part of the body with brain and face
clothing
short coat worn on the upper body
body
upper legs of a seated person
top garment
clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves
medical
part of the body between neck and upper arm
clothing
knitted garment for warmth covering upper body
location movement
to or on an upper floor of a building
medical
joint between the upper arm and forearm
position
located toward the upper-left compass direction
outdoor conditions
weather described by the upper air appearance
agriculture
upper layer of earth in which plants grow
clothing
garment covering the upper body
move body
move your upper body towards something
shirtless action
while not wearing a shirt on the upper body
medical
upper part of the face above the eyes
clothing
knitted garment worn over the upper body
upper bound
largest amount or degree that is allowed or possible
clothing
upper garment section that covers the joint between neck and arm
spatial position
in the upper parts or above
body posture
having the upper body folded forward at the waist
teeth appearance
upper front teeth that stick out noticeably
chicken cuts
edible parts from drumsticks, upper legs or wings, usually deeper-hued
clothing
green-colored upper garment
Exemples de upper dans une phrase
He belongs to the upper class of society. The upper floors offer a great view. They live in the upper part of the valley. The upper sediments contained ancient artifacts. Geologists studied the upper rock formations extensively. Uppers are often misused at parties.
The doctor warned about the dangers of taking uppers. The shoe's upper was decorated with intricate patterns. He chose a boot with a durable upper for hiking. The upper was surprisingly comfortable on the overnight ferry. He climbed into the upper and quickly fell asleep. The boxer lost an upper during the match. Her upper was replaced with a temporary denture.
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- Français:supérieur, stimulant, ...
- Allemand:höhere, Upper, ...
- Italien:superiore, eccitante, ...
- Espagnol:superior, estimulante, ...
- Portugais:superior, estimulante, ...
- Chinois:高级的, 兴奋剂, ...
- Japonais:上級, 覚醒剤, ...
- Arabe:عُلْوِيّ, مُنَشِّط, ...
- Hébreu:בָּכִיר, סַם מַמְרִיץ, ...
- Russe:высший, стимулятор, ...
- Ukrainien:вищий, стимулятор, ...
- Hindi:उच्च, उत्तेजक, ...
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