upright

What is the Definition of upright?

Noun:

  1. a vertical structural member as a post or stake
  2. a piano with a vertical sounding board

Adjective:

  1. in a vertical position; not sloping
  2. of moral excellence
  3. upright in position or posture

How can I use upright in a sentence?

The whole shack shivered and Harry sat bolt upright, staring at the door.

He sat upright in his chair, ready to answer the teacher’s question. - Он сидел прямо на своем стуле, готовый ответить на вопрос учителя.

On the contrary, he sat bolt upright and broke into a sweat.

The statue stood upright. - Статуя стояла прямо.


Other meanings of upright (synonyms, cognates).


ENRU
upright
  • прямой
uprightness
  • прямота


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