upper

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   higher in place or position

   the upper bunk

2. 2
   adj

   superior in rank or accomplishment

   the upper half of the class

3. 3
   noun

   A stimulant, such as amphetamine, that increases energy and decreases appetite.

   Say, for example, a person starts with the use of a downer that reduces any anxiety and produces a sense of relaxation. When their energy levels drop, they take a stimulant in order to continue participating in the party or another event. This creates a cycle that could lead to significant drug use and drastically increases the risk of overdose or death. It is critical to know which drugs are uppers and downers to avoid this combination.

4. 4
   noun

   The upper portion of something.

   The slewing ring is basically a large bearing upon which the upper is mounted. The outer race of the slewing ring is bolted to the upper, and the inner race is bolted to the car-body.

5. 5
   noun

   Someone with higher social standing

   Thus a vicious circle is established: the uppers offer participation, and the lowers, feeling persecuted, withdraw.

6. 6
   noun

   That which is higher, contrasted with the lower.

   Next, take up slack equally on the two uppers until they are snug.

7. 7
   noun

   A spiritual passageway through which consciousness can reach a higher dimension.

   The 'upper' is one of nine apertures through which consciousness can leave the body at death (utkrantih).

8. 8
   noun

   the higher of two berths

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Germanic *ub Proto-Germanic *upp Proto-West Germanic *upp Old English upp Middle English up Proto-Indo-European *-yōs Proto-Germanic *-izô Proto-West Germanic *-iʀō Proto-Germanic *-ōzô Proto-West Germanic *-ōʀō Old English -ra Middle English -er Middle English upper English upper Inherited from Middle English upper. By surface analysis, up + -er.