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As nouns the difference between upper and epi

is that upper is that which is higher, contrasted with the lower while epi is a syringe or autoinjector filled with epinephrine, most frequently used for the treatment of acute allergic reactions to avoid or treat the onset of anaphylactic shock.

As an adjective upper

is at a higher level, rank or position.

upper

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • That which is higher, contrasted with the lower.
    • As the restless sleeper here, I'll take the lower berth. You take the upper .
  • (shoemaking) The piece of leather, etc., that forms the top part of a shoe above the sole.
  • A stimulant such as amphetamine that increases energy and decreases appetite.

    • Hyponyms

    * (shoemaking) vamp

    See also

    * swan upper

    Adjective

    (-)
  • At a higher level, rank or position.
  • Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly.
  • (geology, of strata or geological time periods) younger, more recent
  • (education) Of or pertaining to a secondary school.

    • Antonyms

    * (at a higher position) lower, under * (situated higher) lower * (more recent) lower

    Derived terms

    * Upper Sorbian * Upper Volta * upper arm * upper case * upper class * upper house * uppermost

    Related terms

    * on one's uppers — destitute

    epi

    English

    Etymology 1

    Shortening of (epinephrine).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a syringe or autoinjector filled with epinephrine, most frequently used for the treatment of acute allergic reactions to avoid or treat the onset of anaphylactic shock.
  • (medical jargon) epinephrine

    • Etymology 2

    Shortening of (epimorphism).

    Noun

    (epis)
  • (category theory) Abbreviated form of epimorphism.