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upright

up·right

upright

 
 
pronunciation:
uhp raIt
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: in a standing position.
The walls of the old house are no longer upright.
 
synonyms:
erect, vertical
definition 2: right and honest in actions or morals.
An upright person does not lie or cheat.
synonyms:
good, honest
similar words:
just, moral, right
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derivations: uprightly (adv.), uprightness (n.)
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