Difference between Upper and Top

What is the difference between Upper and Top?

Upper as a noun is that which is higher, contrasted with the lower. while Top as a noun is that part of an object furthest away in the opposite direction from that in which an unsupported object would fall.

Upper

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That which is higher, contrasted with the lower. The piece of leather, etc., that forms the top part of a shoe above the sole; a vamp. A stimulant such as amphetamine that increases energy and decreases appetite.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: At a higher level, rank or position Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly. of a later division of some period In a bicameral system, the generally smaller and less representative house. A secondary school. For pupils aged about 14 upward

Example sentence: People get very trapped where they are. When they hear 'fashion' they get intimidated, particularly at the upper end because it's so elitist.

Top

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That part of an object furthest away in the opposite direction from that in which an unsupported object would fall.The part viewed, or intended to be viewed, nearest the edge of the visual field normally occupied by the uppermost visible objects.A lid, cap or cover of a container.A garment worn to cover the torso.A child's spinning toy; a spinning topA framework at the top of a ship's mast to which rigging is attachedThe first half of an inning, during which the home team fields and the visiting team bats.A dominant partner in a BDSM relationship or roleplay.A gay man who likes take an active sexual role rather than a passive role (e.g. to penetrate in anal sex rather than be penetrated).

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To cover on the top or with a top.To cut or remove the top (as of a tree)To excel, to beat.To kill, murder.To be the dominant partner in a BDSM relationship or roleplay.To be the partner who penetrates in anal sex.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Rated first.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: best.

Example sentence: This whole world is wild at heart and weird on top.

We hope you now know whether to use Upper or Top in your sentence.

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