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- pronunciation:
- uhp
steIrz
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, noun
- phrases:
- kick upstairs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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adverb |
| definition 1: |
on or toward an upper floor; up the stairs.
The kitchen and living room are on the main floor, and the bedrooms are upstairs.He went upstairs to get his glasses. |
| definition 2: |
at or to a superior position.
The unit manager was moved upstairs to a vice presidency. |
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| phrase: |
kick upstairs |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of, pertaining to, or positioned in an upper story of a building.
the upstairs renovationsan upstairs bedroom |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(usu. used with a sing. verb) the upper story or stories of a building; the floors above ground level.
He showed them the upstairs of the house. |
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