Upper ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Upper ( adjective )

1. Situated higher up or farther north, east, etc.
2. Of or relating to a higher social or economic class.

Origin:

Old english uppe, upp, of germanic origin; related to dutch op and german ob, from an indo-european root shared by latin super and greek huper.

Examples:

1. The upper part of the mountain was covered in snow.
2. The upper floors of the building were used as offices.
3. He lives in an upper-class neighborhood.
4. The upper atmosphere is where most of the ozone is found.
5. The upper echelon of the company made the decision.

(As a noun)

Upper ( noun )

1. Situated higher up or farther north, east, etc.
2. Of or relating to a higher social or economic class.

Origin:

Old english uppe, upp, of germanic origin; related to dutch op and german ob, from an indo-european root shared by latin super and greek huper.

Examples:

1. The upper part of the mountain was covered in snow.
2. The upper floors of the building were used as offices.
3. He lives in an upper-class neighborhood.
4. The upper atmosphere is where most of the ozone is found.
5. The upper echelon of the company made the decision.