upend

Meanings

• Verb

  To overturn or reverse something, especially a container or a situation.

• Verb

  To cause (a boat or ship) to capsize or list heavily.

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Pronunciation

1. /ʌpˈɛnd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with upend
mend , send , tend

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Variants

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upend , upended , upending , upends , keep up her end , keep up his end , keep up one's end , keep up their end

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to lift up' or 'to raise'. The current meaning is a figurative extension of this.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'upend' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. In the game of curling, players can 'upend' the stone by lifting it and turning it over.

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Related Concepts

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1. overturn: To cause something to fall or be caused to fall from an upright or normal position, especially when done deliberately.

2. reverse: To cause to face or proceed in the opposite direction; to turn around.

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Culture

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In literature, 'upend' is used metaphorically to describe a sudden change or reversal of circumstances. In art, it can refer to a visual upheaval or disruption of expected patterns.

How to Memorize "upend"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine turning a container upside down or reversing a situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'upend' with turning things over or reversing situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Upset the set' to remember the meaning of 'upend'.

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