upstate

CEFRB1

/ˈʌpsteɪt/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    In or toward the northern part of a state.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A period during sleep when somebody is primed and ready to learn.

Examples

  • Audrey Louise Reynolds is an artisan living in Upstate New York.

  • Felix was visiting his brother upstate New York.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ʌpˈsteɪt/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. The inland section of a state, particularly South Carolina.

  2. Of the northern section of a state.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The northern section of a state.

More examples

In context

  • Ziri's story takes place upstate New York.

  • He drove upstate to visit his mother.

  • They went hunting in upstate New York.

Antonyms

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Origin

adjective

From up + state.