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upend

The correct spelling is upend.

How to pronounce upend

/ʌpˈɛnd/
verb

IPA: /ʌpˈɛnd/

Say it like: Upe-nd

The correct spelling is upend. To end up; to set on end. For example: "When he upended the bottle of water over his sleeping sister, the lid popped off and surprised them both."

Usage Examples

When he upended the bottle of water over his sleeping sister, the lid popped off and surprised them both.

The scientific evidence upended the popular myth.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To end up; to set on end.
  2. 2.To tip or turn over.
  3. 3.To destroy, invalidate, overthrow, or defeat.

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