English to English Dictionary

Upstand

An upright structural piece, partition, or edge, often found in engineering, plumbing, or architecture.

Upstate

A region of a state that is situated away from the urban centers, often characterized by rural landscapes.

Upsurgence

A sudden, often rapid increase or upward surge in activity, intensity, or numbers.

Upswing

A significant increase or improvement in a particular situation or condition.

Uptake

The act of taking up or accepting something.

Uptight

Tense, anxious, or overly concerned about something.

Uptown

A residential area of a city that is situated at a higher elevation or further from the downtown area.

Upturned

Directed or turned upward in position or direction.

Upward

Toward a higher place or position.

Urania

In Greek mythology, the Muse of astronomy and astrological writings, typically represented holding a celestial globe and a stylus.

Uranic

Pertaining to or resembling the planet Uranus or containing the element uranium.

Uranium

A dense radioactive metallic chemical element with the symbol U and atomic number 92.