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UPRIGHT

(adj., noun, adj.sat, verb, adverb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Upright.

How to pronounce upright:

US

Upright - as an adjective

Upright in position or posture

Example: "An erect stature"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vertical

Upright - as a noun

A vertical structural member as a post or stake

Example: "The ball sailed between the uprights"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
vertical
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
structural member
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A piano with a vertical sounding board

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
upright piano
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
forte-pianopianopianoforte
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Upright - as an adjective satellite

In a vertical position; not sloping

Example: "An upright post"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unsloped

Of moral excellence

Example: "A genuinely good person"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goodjust

Upright - as a verb

To set upright or stand back up (something that has fallen).

Upright - as an adverb

In or into an upright position

Example Sentences

"He stood upright and tall on the stage."
"The vase was placed upright on the shelf."
"She sat in an upright position, listening attentively."
"The dog's ears remained upright as it sniffed the air."
"The soldier held his rifle upright for inspection."
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Word Game Points

Is UPRIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upright is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPRIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is UPRIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upright is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPRIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is UPRIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upright is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPRIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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