Upright
Definition
(adj) Positioned vertically or in an erect position; morally honorable
Examples
“He stood upright, his principles as solid as the ground beneath him.”
“Keep the shelf upright.”
“The old piano finally stood upright after we moved it.”
“Marta's grandfather was an upright man, and everybody in town trusted him.”
“After the storm, the little gate stayed upright beside the driveway.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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