drug of abuse vs upper

upper vs drug of abuse

drug of abuse and upper both are nouns.

drug of abuse is not an adjective while upper is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
drug of abuse	Yes	No	No	No
upper	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, upper is a hyponym of drug of abuse; that is, upper is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than drug of abuse:

drug of abuse: a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction
upper: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression

Other hyponyms of drug of abuse include amphetamine, pep pill, speed, gateway drug, LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide, depressant, downer, sedative, sedative drug, soft drug, baccy, tobacco, alcohol, alcoholic beverage, alcoholic drink, inebriant, intoxicant.

drug of abuse (noun)	upper (noun)
a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction	piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot
	a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
	the higher of two berths

drug of abuse (adjective)	upper (adjective)
	the topmost one of two; upper
	higher in place or position
	superior in rank or accomplishment

Difference between drug of abuse and upper

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