upper

Definition

  • noun: the parts of a shoe or boot above the sole
  • noun: one that is upper
  • adjective: located above another or others of the same kind
  • adjective: higher in physical position, rank, or order
  • synonyms: superior, vamp, higher

Examples

  • The infection was gaining 'the upper hand' [=was becoming worse] and the patient's condition was deteriorating.

  • exercises to improve 'upper' body strength [=strength in the arms, shoulders, neck, and back]

  • She managed to 'keep a stiff upper lip' even as everything fell apart.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And though we know he washes well he always ends up Sorta smelly. But You'll never meet a fella who's as sensitive and sweet. That's nice. So he's a bit of a fixer upper, So he's got a few flaws, His peculiar brain, Dear. His thing for the reindeer. - That outside a few of nature's laws. - This is not about me! So he's a bit of a fixer upper, But this we're certain of... You Can fix this fixer upper up with a little bit of love. Can we just stop talking about this?! We've got a real, actual problem here. I'll Say...So tell me dear, Is it (..)
    2013 Frozen