5 letter words starting with UP

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1. Parts of Speech: Verb

2. Definitions: Increased or raised (something) to a higher level or position.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ʌpt/; UK: /ʌpt/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "upped" is a past tense and past participle of the verb "up". It originated from the Middle English word "uppen" which means "to go up". The word "upped" is commonly used in informal and formal contexts to indicate an increase or elevation of something.

5. Synonyms: Raised, increased, elevated, lifted, heightened.

6. Related Words: Raise, height, boost, ascend, climb.

7. Example Sentences:

• She upped her game and won the competition.
• The company upped their prices due to inflation.
• He upped the volume on his stereo to drown out the noise.

Upend

Part of Speech: verb

Definition: To turn something upside down or to put it in an upright position.

Pronunciation (US): /ʌpˈɛnd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ʌpˈɛnd/

Origin and Usage: "Upend" originated in the early 17th century from the combination of "up" and "end". It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of turning something upside down or putting it in an upright position.

Synonyms: invert, flip, turn over, capsize, topple, upset

Related Words: blend, spend, blend, amend, defend

Example Sentences:

• The child upended the bucket of sand and watched it spill out.
• The strong winds upended the trees and caused a power outage.
• He upended the box to see what was inside.
• The teams victory upended the predictions of the sports analysts.