Definitions

right-side up

[rahyt-sahyd] / ˈraɪtˌsaɪd /

PHRASE

upright

Synonyms

STRONGEST

erect perpendicular vertical

STRONG

plumb standing straight

WEAK

cocked end on on end upward

Antonyms

STRONG

horizontal level sitting

WEAK

prone

PHRASE

uppermost

Synonyms

WEAK

apical culminating highest loftiest most elevated topmost upmost

Antonyms

WEAK

bottom lower lowest trivial

Example Sentences

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Place it right-side up in a shallow container and pour in 2 inches of water.

From Washington Times • Aug. 10, 2023

A specimen that is right-side up and facing right on the microscope slide will appear upside-down and facing left when viewed through a microscope, and vice versa.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

If it crashes and lands on its back, two of the rotors can reverse thrust to flip it right-side up.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2022

We double-package the plant so that when you open the box, soil isn’t displaced and the plant is right-side up.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2021

You know how you feel when all the blood rushes to your head, like if you hang upside down and turn right-side up too quickly?

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan