upper
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6.3
- noun
- /ˈʌpər/
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- So why is it that only Nike can use the knitted upper?
- leather uppers
- mesh uppers
- breathable uppers
Examples
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Other people seem to want running shoes with boot uppers for comfort, agility, and light weight.
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Each features suede camo, while the Rivington boasts stylish brogue detailing and a nubuck upper in navy.
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Actually it says real leather upper like moccasins.
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The knitted upper is the next wave in sneaker innovation.
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The Bowery highlights an all-camo upper over a Goodyear welted sole.
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The pair features a buttery soft pink suede upper that is paired with a light grey suede tongue and contrasting blue laces.
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The dew clings only to the grass, which was mowed yesterday; it cannot wet Maria's feet; the wooden shoes have thick leather uppers, and the grass has been cut short.
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The shoe features a durable upper made of high-quality leather that molds to your foot.
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For a comfortable fit, the running shoes have a lightweight mesh upper designed to support your foot.
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The sturdy nylon upper of the boots ensures protection from rough terrain while hiking.
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
16
4.2
Having higher than average income, education, and social position among the middle class
1
4.2
The peninsula in the northwestern part of Michigan between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan
- Specialized
1
9.8
The late part of the Stone Age when only modern humans lived, ending about 10,000 BC
- Specialized
1
4.1
The part of the breathing system that includes the nose, throat, and windpipe
- Informal
A person who gives more drinks or a quick snack that makes you less hungry for a short time
A river in central England flowing through Stratford-on-Avon to join the River Severn
A river in central England that flows through Stratford-on-Avon and joins the River Severn
- Specialized
A late part of Earth's history 310 to 280 million years ago with swamp forests that formed coal
- Specialized
A time about 310 to 280 million years ago with warm swampy land where much coal formed
A former administrative region in northern France covering the northeast of Normandy
A peninsula between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan with forests, lakes, and small towns
Surface Forms
Morphology
upper = upper (semi-transparent) = up + er
The adjective 'upper' is a regular transparent formation from 'up' + '-er', and the noun is formed by conversion from that adjective.
Etymology
Upper comes from the old English word up meaning 'above'. In shoes, the upper is the part that sits above the sole and covers the top and sides of the foot, so its name simply shows its place.