upright

Meanings

• adjective

  having a position or an alignment that is upright or vertical; not lying down or horizontally

• adjective

  conforming to a righteous or morally virtuous code of conduct

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈʌpɹaɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2101165"

---

Synonyms

surrect

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with upright
hymes , crimes , chimes , times

---

Variants

List of all variants of upright that leads to same result
upright , uprightly , uprightness , uprightnesses , uprights , upright piano , upright pianos , sit bolt upright

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English uprigt, from up 'up' + rig 'rule, regulation'; akin to recht 'right, just'. The meaning 'conforming to a righteous or morally virtuous code of conduct' is from Middle English.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'upright' is also used in music to describe a piano that is in its normal, vertical position.

2. In the game of chess, a piece that is moved to its original position is said to have been 'put back upright'.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. vertical: Related to the concept of being upright, 'vertical' refers to a line or surface that is perpendicular to the ground or horizon.

2. righteous: Related to the moral meaning of 'upright', 'righteous' refers to being morally good or just.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, the term 'upright' is often used to describe characters who are honest, moral, and honorable. In art, the image of an 'upright' person or object can symbolize strength, stability, and integrity.

How to Memorize "upright"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an upright person standing tall and proud, or an upright object such as a tree or a flagpole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'upright' with words such as 'honest', 'moral', and 'just'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Up Right' to remember the meaning of 'upright' as 'having a position or an alignment that is upright or vertical'.

---

Memorize "upright" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize upright is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.