upper
/ˈʌpər/
noun
- The part of a shoe or boot that covers the top of the foot.
- The leather upper of these boots is very durable.
- The shoe's upper is made of mesh for breathability.
- I need to clean the uppers of my sneakers.
- A stimulating drug, especially an amphetamine.
- He was addicted to uppers and needed treatment.
- Some athletes use uppers to boost their energy illegally.
- The doctor warned him about the dangers of taking uppers.
adjective
- Located higher than something else; above.
- She lives on the upper floor of the apartment building.
- We hiked to the upper part of the mountain.
- The upper shelf is too high for me to reach.
- Greater in rank, status, or importance.
- Only upper management can approve that budget.
- The upper echelons of the company made the final decision.
- He comes from an upper social class.