Pronunciation: /ʌp.raɪt/
noun an upright post or structure
A1 The toy fell over and could not stand upright.
A2 The street performer balanced on an upright pole.
B1 The piano player adjusted the upright to the correct height before performing.
B2 The artist used an upright canvas to paint a large landscape.
C1 The lawyer argued for the defendant's right to a fair and upright trial.
C2 The politician's reputation for being upright and honest helped them win the election.
adjective vertical, erect, or straight up
A1 The book is upright on the shelf.
A2 She stood upright and tall in front of the class.
B1 The statue stood upright in the middle of the park.
B2 The building's columns were tall and upright, reaching towards the sky.
C1 The soldier stood upright and proud during the national anthem.
C2 The tree's trunk grew upright and strong, supporting its branches and leaves.
adverb in or into a vertical position
A1 She stood upright and tall in the photo.
A2 The book fell off the shelf and landed upright on the floor.
B1 He sat upright in his chair, listening intently to the lecture.
B2 The statue was placed upright in the center of the square for all to admire.
C1 The soldier stood upright and saluted as the national anthem played.
C2 The skyscraper towered upright against the city skyline, a symbol of modern architecture.
formal The sculpture stood upright in the center of the gallery.
informal He sat upright in his chair, eager to hear the news.
slang She's always so upright, never bending the rules.
figurative Despite facing many challenges, she remained upright and resilient.
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