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upper vs crank

crank vs upper

upper and crank both are nouns.

upper and crank both are adjectives.

upper is not a verb while crank is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upper Yes Yes No No
crank Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, crank is a hyponym of upper; that is, crank is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than upper:
  • upper: a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
  • crank: an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
upper (noun) crank (noun)
piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot a hand tool consisting of a rotating shaft with parallel handle
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant
the higher of two berths a bad-tempered person
a whimsically eccentric person
upper (adjective) crank (adjective)
the topmost one of two; upper (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
higher in place or position
superior in rank or accomplishment
upper (verb) crank (verb)
rotate with a crank
bend into the shape of a crank
fasten with a crank
start by cranking
travel along a zigzag path
Difference between upper and crank

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