Upper Hand

Synonyms of upper hand

• advantage
• edge
• upper advantage

Antonyms of upper hand

• disadvantage
• lower hand
• disadvantaged position

Collocations of upper hand

control

Frequency: 80 %

She always likes to have the upper hand in situations where she can be in control.

advantage

Frequency: 70 %

With their superior technology, they gained the upper hand in the competition.

power

Frequency: 65 %

The dictator always seeks to maintain the upper hand through his power over the people.

dominance

Frequency: 60 %

The team showed their dominance early in the game, gaining the upper hand and never letting go.

superiority

Frequency: 50 %

The company's innovative approach gave them the upper hand, establishing their superiority in the market.

Idiomatic Expressions for upper hand

• Phrase: keep the upper hand
  Meaning: to maintain an advantage or control over a situation or person
  Usage: It's important to keep the upper hand in business negotiations.