[ˈʌpə], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- situated above another part
(e.g: his upper arm)

- situated on higher ground or away from the sea
(e.g: the union of Upper and Lower Egypt)

- denoting a younger (and hence usually shallower) part of a stratigraphic division or archaeological deposit or the period in which it was formed or deposited
(e.g: the Upper Palaeolithic age)


Phrases:
- gain the upper hand
- have the upper hand
- on one's uppers

Origin:
Middle English: from the adjective up + -er

[ˈʌpə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the part of a boot or shoe above the sole
(e.g: leather uppers)


Phrases:
- gain the upper hand
- have the upper hand
- on one's uppers

Origin:
Middle English: from the adjective up + -er

[ˈʌpə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a stimulating drug, especially amphetamine


Phrases:

Origin:
1960s: from the verb up + -er