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Write your name in the upper corner.
What does Upper mean?
Upper means higher or near the top.
Dictionary definition
Upper means higher in position or closer to the top.
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Upper in a sentence
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The upper shelf was too high for the younger students to reach.
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In the diagram, the upper layer showed warmer air moving over cooler air.
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Practice 1
What does upper mean?
Upper describes something higher in position or closer to the top.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful contrast for upper?
Lower is the direct contrast because upper means higher.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses upper correctly?
The upper part of a page is the part closer to the top.
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WordUpper.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningUpper means higher or near the top.
ExampleExample: Write your name in the upper corner.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- up · er
- Strongest beat
- up
- Ending
- er
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on up.
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Synonyms
Words like Upper
higherUse for something above another thing.
topUse for the highest part.
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Upper word family
Base word
upper
adjective
uppermost
Highest or nearest the top.
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Hint for students
Upper means higher or closer to the top. It is useful for directions, diagrams, body parts, shelves, pages, and positions.
Common mix-up
Do not confuse upper with above. Upper describes a position within something; above often means one thing is higher than another thing.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows upper without using the word upper. Then underline the clue words that show a higher position or a place near the top. Example: The sticker was placed near the top-right corner of the poster. Clue words: near the top-right corner, poster Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something higher or near the top?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The upper shelf was too high for the younger students to reach." Why does upper fit better than lower?
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