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upstairs

Pronunciation: /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/

The English word “upstairs” has 9 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Located on a higher floor or level of a building.
  2. Pertaining to a pitched ball that is high, and usually outside the strike zone.
  3. Originating in or associated with a higher matrix clause, as opposed to a lower embedded clause.

adverb

  1. Up the stairs; on or to a higher floor or level.
  2. In the brain or mind.
  3. In heaven, especially with regard to where a deity might be found.
  4. In or to a higher matrix clause, as opposed to a lower embedded clause.

noun

  1. An upper storey.
  2. A woman's breasts.

Etymology

From up- + stair + -s.

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