Upland refers to high ground or a higher area of land, especially land that is hillyfull of small hills; not flat or level, elevatedraised to a higher position than the surrounding land, or away from low-lyinglocated close to the ground or at a low elevation areas. It can be used as an adjective or a noun, depending on the context.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈʌp.lənd/
Easy pronunciation: UP-lənd (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress on the first syllable.
Adjective meaning high or hilly country.
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Upland Meaning
describing land that is high, hilly, or raised above surrounding areas
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: used of high or hilly country
Example: The upland terrain made the hike more difficult than we expected.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- highland — A close match for land that is high or hilly.
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Other Meanings of Upland
Meaning 2
high land, especially land that is raised or mountainous
Part of speech: noun
Definition: elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
Example: The farm sits on an upland above the valley.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- highland — Works as a noun for elevated land in this sense.
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Upland Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- highland
noun: elevated land
- highland
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse upland with lowland, but they mean opposite kinds of terrain.
- Upland can be an adjective or a noun, so the grammar depends on how it is used in the sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does upland mean?
Upland means high or elevated land, often with hills or rough terrain. It can also describe something connected with that kind of land.
What is a simple synonym for upland?
A simple synonym is highland, especially when upland refers to high land or hilly country.
Is upland an adjective or a noun?
It can be both. As an adjective, it means high or hilly; as a noun, it means elevated land.
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