Upper

Adjective

higher, as in place, position, pitch, or in a scale

the upper stories of a house; the upper register of a singer's voice.

superior, as in rank, dignity, or station.

(of places) at a higher level, more northerly, or farther from the sea

the upper slopes of a mountain; upper New York State.

( often initial capital letter ) Stratigraphy . denoting a later division of a period, system, or the like

the Upper Devonian.

Noun

the part of a shoe or boot above the sole, comprising the quarter, vamp, counter, and lining.

an upper berth.

a gaiter made of cloth. Compare gaiter ( def. 1 ) .

Usually, uppers,

an upper dental plate.

an upper tooth.

Informal . the higher of two bunks or berths. ?

Idiom

on one's uppers

Informal . reduced to poverty; without sufficient means

They are on their uppers but manage to hide the fact from their friends.

Antonyms

adjective

below , lower , under , inferior , junior

Synonyms

adjective

high , higher , loftier , more elevated , overhead , top , topmost , uppermost , upward , beautiful , elevated , elite , eminent , greater , important , more important , superior , above , amphetamine , drug , over , senior , stimulant