Meaning of up(p) in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    up(p)

    Definitions

    1. (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness

    Examples

    • « he was up on his homework »
    • « had to be up for the game »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. (used of computers) operating properly

    Examples

    • « how soon will the computers be up? »

    Synonyms

  3. 3. used up

    Examples

    • « time is up »

    Synonyms

  4. 4. out of bed

    Examples

    • « are they astir yet? »
    • « up by seven each morning »

    Synonyms

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