upright

/ˈʌpraɪt/

Definitions

1. adjective

standing or able to stand in an upright position; not leaning or tilted

“The statue of the president stood upright on the pedestal.”

2. adverb

in an upright position; straight up

“He stood upright and faced the judge.”

3. noun

a person or thing that stands or is placed in an upright position

“The upright of the piano is made of wood.”

4. verb

to stand or set something up in an upright position

“The construction workers worked to upright the fallen tree.”

Synonyms

  • straight
  • vertical

Antonyms

  • inclined
  • slanted