Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Positioned above or higher in relation to something else; relating to the top level or part of something.
Upper
/ˈʌpə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She lives in the upper apartment.He injured his upper back while lifting weights.
Etymology:
The word upper has its roots in Middle English, derived from the Old English word uferra, meaning more above. It is a comparative form of the adverb and preposition up.
Usage Statistics:
38 mentions per 1 million words 
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