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upend

verb

Become turned or set on end

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
U
Ends with
D
Contains
PE
Scrabble score
8
CEFR level
A1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ʌpˈɛnd

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Become turned or set on end

    “The airplanes upended”

verb

  1. Set, turn, or stand on end

    “Upend the box and empty the contents”

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Example Sentences

The airplanes upended
Upend the box and empty the contents

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