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Definitions of upright. adjective. in a vertical position; not sloping. “an upright post” synonyms: unsloped. perpendicular, vertical. at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line. adjective. upright in position or posture. “he sat bolt upright ” synonyms: erect, vertical. erectile. capable of being raised to an upright position.
used to refer to something that is taller than it is wide: an upright freezer / vacuum cleaner. Fewer examples. Keep the bottles upright. He was sitting in an upright position in the bed, propped up by pillows. I have a bad back so an upright chair is more comfortable. an upright posture / stance.
6 days ago · 1. adjective. If you are sitting or standing upright, you are sitting or standing with your back straight, rather than bending or lying down. Helen sat upright in her chair. He moved into an upright position. Synonyms: vertical, straight, standing up, erect More Synonyms of upright. 2. adjective [ADJ n]
Definition of upright adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. uk / ˈʌpraɪt / us. upright adjective (VERTICAL) B2. straight up or vertical: Please return your seat to an upright position and fasten your seat belt. upright adjective (MORAL) honest and morally good: an upright citizen. (Definition of upright from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of upright.
n. the state of being upright or vertical. something standing erect or vertical, as a piece of timber. Music and Dance an upright piano. Sport Usually, uprights. [ Chiefly Football.]the goalposts. adv. in an upright position or direction; vertically. v.t. to make upright. Middle English, Old English upriht (cognate with German aufrecht ).
1. A perpendicular position; verticality. 2. Something, such as a goalpost, that stands upright. 3. An upright piano. 4. An upright bicycle. tr.v. up·right·ed, up·right·ing, up·rights. To restore to an upright position: The tow truck uprighted the overturned tractor trailer. up′right′ly adv. up′right′ness n.
