Write a sentence using the word upend in the comments. Practicing new words in sentences will help you remember them, and it allows me to see if your usage and understanding of the word is correct. If you are not sure, guess! Guessing about how to use new vocabulary also helps make it stick. I will provide correction and feedback for your sentence.
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upend /ʌpˈɛnd/
verb (used with object)
- to set on end, as a barrel or ship.
- to affect drastically or radically, as tastes, opinions, reputations, or systems.
- to defeat in competition, as in boxing or business.
verb (used without object)
- to be come upended.
- to place the body back-end up, as a dabbling duck.
Origin of upend
1815-1825
Source: Dictionary.com
The incautious driver upend bus.
Good Azim, but make sure your verb is conjugated correctly. In this case, “The incautious driver upends the bus.” Also, I’m very happy to see you start your sentences with capital letters, good work!
Please upend the chairs before leaving the room, so the cleaning can start sweeping the floor right away.
Good Katrin.
We must upend the shampoo bottle when the shampoo is low. It’s making it easier to take it out from the bottle.