Up there

adverb

In or to a place that is considered high or higher.

The restaurant is up there on the hill.
Visual representation of "up there" - In or to a place that is considered high or higher

Often appears as...

  • up there with
  • up there on
adverb

Among the best or most important of its type.

Her performance puts her up there with the best.
Visual representation of "up there" - Among the best or most important of its type

Often appears as...

  • up there with
  • be up there

Usage tips

Approving

adverb

Referring to heaven or a spiritual realm.

I just hope she's happy up there.
Visual representation of "up there" - Referring to heaven or a spiritual realm

Often appears as...

  • up there in heaven
  • happy up there
adverb

In or to a place that is considered high or higher.

The restaurant is up there on the hill.
Visual representation of "up there" - In or to a place that is considered high or higher

Often appears as...

  • up there with
  • up there on
adverb

Among the best or most important of its type.

Her performance puts her up there with the best.
Visual representation of "up there" - Among the best or most important of its type

Often appears as...

  • up there with
  • be up there

Usage tips

Approving

adverb

Referring to heaven or a spiritual realm.

I just hope she's happy up there.
Visual representation of "up there" - Referring to heaven or a spiritual realm

Often appears as...

  • up there in heaven
  • happy up there
Definition 1 of 3
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Physical Height

Use when talking about something located at a higher elevation or upwards.

Illustration for Physical Height
I can see the eagle up there in the tree.
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Not Literal

Can be metaphorical, for something high in value or status, not just physical place.

Illustration for Not Literal
His ideas are really up there in value.
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Directional Clue

Often suggests looking or going upwards or to a higher position.

Illustration for Directional Clue
Hang the picture up there, above the couch.
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Physical Height

Use when talking about something located at a higher elevation or upwards.

Illustration for Physical Height
I can see the eagle up there in the tree.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Can be metaphorical, for something high in value or status, not just physical place.

Illustration for Not Literal
His ideas are really up there in value.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Directional Clue

Often suggests looking or going upwards or to a higher position.

Illustration for Directional Clue
Hang the picture up there, above the couch.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Height

Use when talking about something located at a higher elevation or upwards.

Illustration for Physical Height
I can see the eagle up there in the tree.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Can be metaphorical, for something high in value or status, not just physical place.

Illustration for Not Literal
His ideas are really up there in value.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Directional Clue

Often suggests looking or going upwards or to a higher position.

Illustration for Directional Clue
Hang the picture up there, above the couch.
Visual representation of the word "Up there"

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