Cool MateMeaning of Upstairs
up the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or other building higher than the one that you are on
In simple words: The area above the main floor of a building.
Upstairs in a sentence
- to run/walk/head upstairs
- The cat belongs to the people who live upstairs.
- She **went upstairs** to get dressed.
- I carried her bags upstairs.
- I turned and walked back upstairs.
How to use Upstairs
Use 'upstairs' to refer to locations on the upper floor. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in technical or very formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'up' like climbing stairs; you always go up to get to 'upstairs'.
Related words
Collocations with Upstairs
- go upstairs
- upstairs room
- upstairs neighbor
Synonyms for Upstairs
- above
- upper floor
- higher level
Opposites of Upstairs
Common mistakes with Upstairs
- Confused with 'up stair' - it's always one word.
- Used incorrectly as an adjective instead of an adverb.
- Mispronounced, often stressing the wrong syllable.
Upstairs appears in
Upstairs in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
في الطابق العلوي
المنطقة فوق الطابق الرئيسي للمبنى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উপরের তলা
একটি ভবনের মূল তলার উপরের অংশ।
- GermanDeutsch
Oben
Der Bereich über dem Erdgeschoss eines Gebäudes.
- SpanishEspañol
Arriba
El área sobre el piso principal de un edificio.
- Persianفارسی
بالا
فضای بالای طبقه اصلی یک ساختمان.
- FrenchFrançais
À l'étage
La zone au-dessus de l'étage principal d'un bâtiment.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ऊपर
इमारत के मुख्य तल से ऊपर का क्षेत्र।
- ItalianItaliano
Al piano di sopra
La zona sopra il piano principale di un edificio.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lá em cima
A área acima do andar principal de um edifício.
- RussianРусский
Наверху
Место выше основного этажа здания.
- Urduاردو
اوپر کی منزل
عمارت کے مرکزی فرش سے اوپر کا علاقہ۔
- Chinese中文
楼上
建筑物主楼层上方的区域。
More words like Upstairs
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Upstairs
What does Upstairs mean?
The area above the main floor of a building.
What is the definition of Upstairs?
up the stairs; on or to a floor of a house or other building higher than the one that you are on
How do you use Upstairs in a sentence?
to run/walk/head upstairs
Can you give another example of Upstairs?
The cat belongs to the people who live upstairs.
What are synonyms for Upstairs?
Common alternatives include above, upper floor, higher level.
What is the opposite of Upstairs?
Opposite meanings include downstairs.
What words go with Upstairs?
It commonly pairs with go upstairs, upstairs room, upstairs neighbor.
What are common mistakes when using Upstairs?
Confused with 'up stair' - it's always one word. Used incorrectly as an adjective instead of an adverb. Mispronounced, often stressing the wrong syllable.
How do you pronounce Upstairs?
US: /["/ˌʌpˈsterz/"]/, UK: /["/ˌʌpˈsteəz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Upstairs?
Use 'upstairs' to refer to locations on the upper floor. It is appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but avoid using it in technical or very formal writing.
What CEFR level is Upstairs?
"Upstairs" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.