English

upstairs

ʌpˈsterz, ˈʌpˌstɛəz, ˈʌpˌstɛɹz, ˌʌpˈstɛəz, ˌʌpˈstɛɹz
Meaning: on or to an upper floor of a building
Part of Speech: Adverb Alternative Readings: ˈʌpˌstɛəz, ˈʌpˌstɛɹz, ˌʌpˈstɛəz, ˌʌpˈstɛɹz

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Example sentences

The children are sleeping upstairs.
The children are sleeping upstairs.
The young man helps his mother carry groceries upstairs.
The young man helps his mother carry groceries upstairs.
This suitcase is lighter than my old one, so I can carry it upstairs.
This suitcase is lighter than my old one, so I can carry it upstairs.

Usage Notes

Used as an adverb or adjective to describe something on a higher level.

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