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Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
1. upend
verb. set, turn, or stand on end.
Antonyms
Etymology
- end (English)
- ende (Middle English (1100-1500))
- up- (English)
2. upend
verb. become turned or set on end.
Antonyms
Etymology
- end (English)
- ende (Middle English (1100-1500))
- up- (English)
Sentences with upend
1. Verb, base form
Bag the whole thing up in a large transparent plastic bag, use a large plastic tray or lid, or upend a deep glass bowl or baking dish over the top.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
In their rummaging, they commonly upend trash cans, root through dumpsters, tear through compost piles, rip up gardens and root around in potted plants.
