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- pronunciation:
- uhp
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, adverb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
in a vertical or standing position.
Long ago, these leaning pillars were upright.
- synonyms:
- erect, perpendicular, vertical
- similar words:
- standing
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| definition 2: |
having straight posture.
It is easier to breathe when standing in an upright position.- synonyms:
- erect
- similar words:
- bolt upright, straight
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| definition 3: |
right, honest, and just in actions or morals.
The upright boy refused to cheat on the exam.- synonyms:
- good, honest, straight
- antonyms:
- corrupt, wicked
- similar words:
- clean, decent, just, moral, respectable, right
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| related words: |
aboveboard, noble, pure, scrupulous, sheer, truthful |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something standing in a vertical position.
The uprights for the building will be in place tomorrow.- similar words:
- column, pole, post
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| definition 2: |
a piano with strings vertical to the keyboard.
I practice on an upright.- similar words:
- piano
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
in a vertical or upright position.
Please sit upright in your chair.- synonyms:
- erectly, straight, up, vertically
- similar words:
- perpendicularly
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| derivations: |
uprightly (adv.), uprightness (n.) |
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