Upper
/ˈʌpər/
Definitions
- (adj.) Situated higher in position, rank, or status.
The upper court issued a ruling overriding the lower court's decision.
- (n.) A person or group holding a superior position or status.
The uppers in the corporate ladder denied the request.
Forms
- uppers
Related terms
Commentary
Commonly used to denote hierarchy or ranking; context determines if positional or metaphorical use.
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