Meaning of upstairs in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    upstairs

    Definitions

    1. on a floor above

    Examples

    • « they lived upstairs »

    Antonyms

  2. 2. with respect to the mind

    Examples

    • « she's a bit weak upstairs »

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    upstairs

    Definitions

    1. on or of upper floors of a building

    Examples

    • « the upstairs maid »
    • « an upstairs room »

    Antonyms

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