B2adverbhealthpsychology
US/ˈʌp.raɪt/
UK/ˈʌp.raɪt/
in a straight, vertical position, with the back or body not bent or lying down
In context
Sit upright and keep your feet flat on the floor.
She sat bolt upright in bed when she heard the strange noise downstairs.
The old tree somehow stayed upright through the whole storm.
Words that go with upright
verb + adverb
- sit uprightThe doctor told him to sit upright after the meal.
- stand uprightThe baby can now stand upright without help.
- stay uprightIt is hard to stay upright on a moving bus.
- sit bolt uprightHe sat bolt upright when the phone rang.
- walk uprightHumans walk upright on two legs.
- remain uprightThe old tower has remained upright for centuries.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
sit up rightCorrect: sit upright