Meaning of upstairs in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Adverb

   upstairs

   Definitions

   1. on a floor above

   Examples

   • « they lived upstairs »

   Antonyms

   • downstairs
   • down the stairs
   • on a lower floor
   • below
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

   • downstairs
   • downstair