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UKupper
/ˈʌpɐ/
/ˈəpɝ/
Upper
[NOUN]1
piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot
2
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
Examples
1. The novel's protagonist, down on his luck, was on his uppers, wandering the streets without a place to call home.
2. If the company's profits continue to decline, heads will roll in the upper management.
3. Due to the accessibility requirements, the building has an elevator that connects the ground floor to all upper levels.
4. During the negotiations, the union was able to gain the upper hand when they drew first blood by presenting a compelling argument for their demands.
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