Upper, higher in position. Also occasionally as n. Now rare (regional in later use).

Upper, higher; forming the upper part. Also as n.: the upper part.

Situated at a greater elevation, further up, at a greater physical height; measuring a greater distance from top to bottom, having greater…

Upper, higher. Also as n.: the upper part or region. Cf. overer, n.1 adj.

more powerful, superior.

Upper, top, higher; written above.

Situated in, located on, a higher or loftier position, high ground, etc.; more elevated or lofty; higher in altitude.

That is on a higher physical level; situated above or further up than something else; upper. Formerly also: †heavenly, celestial (obsolete).

Overlapping; extending, moving or lying above something.