Definitions and Examples of right, upright, upend
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
In a correct or proper position; not tilted, leaning, or slanting.
Example
After the storm passed, the boat was right again and ready to sail.
Vertical or erect; standing or sitting in a straight and proper position.
Example
The statue was placed in an upright position to showcase its beauty.
To turn or flip something over so that the top becomes the bottom.
Example
He accidentally upended the vase and spilled water all over the floor.
Key Differences: right vs upright vs upend
- 1Right describes a position that is correct or proper, while upright refers to a vertical or erect position.
- 2Upend is a verb that describes the action of turning something over, while right and upright are adjectives that describe the position of something.
Effective Usage of right, upright, upend
- 1Maritime Vocabulary: Use capsized and its antonyms when talking about boats and ships.
- 2Describing Positions: Use right and upright to describe objects or people that are in a correct or proper position.
- 3Physical Actions: Use upend to describe the action of turning something over.
Remember this!
The antonyms of capsized are right, upright, and upend. Right and upright describe positions that are correct or proper, while upend is a verb that describes the action of turning something over. Use these words to talk about boats and ships, describe positions, and physical actions.
