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What Does Upright Mean?

Adjective

  • Standing straight up, not leaning or lying down.
  • Being honest and good in character.

Upright — Full Explanation

Upright means being straight up, not leaning or falling over. Like when you sit in a chair with your back straight.

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Upright Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
उर्ध्व (urdhva)

urdhva

सीधा (seedha)

seedha

सही (sahi)

sahi

kannada
ನೇರ (nēra)

nēra

ಸರಳ (saraḷa)

saraḷa

ನೇರ (nēra)

nēra

bengali
সোজা (soja)

soja

সোজাভাবে (soja bhabe)

soja bhabe

সোজা (soja)

soja

spanish
erguido

er-gui-do

derecho

de-re-cho

vertical

ver-ti-cal

Frequently Asked Questions About Upright

What does 'upright' mean?
The word 'upright' means standing straight up or being in a vertical position. It can also mean being honest and good.
How do you pronounce 'upright'?
You pronounce 'upright' like this: 'up-right'. The first part sounds like 'up' and the second part sounds like 'right'.
What is the origin of the word 'upright'?
The word 'upright' comes from the Old English word 'up' meaning 'up' and 'riht' meaning 'right' or 'straight'.
What is the meaning of 'upright' in Bengali?
The word 'upright' in Bengali is 'সোজা' (Sōjā).