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Noun (3 meanings)

1. the higher of two berths.

upper berth, upper

upper is a type of:

berth, bunk, built in bed (noun) - a bed on a ship or train

2. piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot.

Example:

“Uppers come in many styles”

upper is a type of:

piece of leather (noun) - a separate part consisting of leather

types of upper:

toe box (noun) - the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes

upper is a part of:

boot (noun) - footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
shoe (noun) - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

parts of upper:

quarter (noun) - piece of leather that comprises the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp
vamp (noun) - piece of leather forming the front part of the upper of a shoe

3. a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression.

amphetamine, pep pill, upper, speed

upper is a type of:

drug of abuse, street drug (noun) - a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects)
stimulant, stimulant drug, excitant (noun) - a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process

types of upper:

Benzedrine, bennie (noun) - a form of amphetamine
amphetamine sulfate, amphetamine sulphate (noun) - a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system
dextroamphetamine sulphate, Dexedrine (noun) - an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
methamphetamine, methamphetamine hydrochloride, Methedrine, meth, deoxyephedrine, chalk, chicken feed, crank, glass, ice, shabu, trash (noun) - an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride

Adjective (3 meanings)

1. the topmost one of two.

upper is similar to:

top (adjective) - situated at the top or highest position

2. higher in place or position.

Examples:

“the upper bunk”,
“in the upper center of the picture”,
“the upper stories”

upper is similar to:

high (adjective) - (literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')

3. superior in rank or accomplishment.

Example:

“the upper half of the class”

upper is similar to:

superior (adjective) - of or characteristic of high rank or importance