upended

Thân thiện

The toddler upended the toy box, spilling blocks everywhere.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Turned up on end: In a vertical position, with the end that is usually at the bottom now pointing upward or being the highest point.

Usage

• The adjective upended describes an object that has been flipped or positioned so that its usual bottom part is now at the top or in an upright position. It often implies an action has been performed on the object to achieve this state.

Examples

• (This implies the toy box was turned over so its open side faced down.)

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can describe a situation or system that has been completely overturned or disrupted.
  • The new evidence upended the prosecution's entire case.
  • The innovative startup upended the traditional industry.

Variants and Related Words

• Upend (verb): To set or turn something on its end or upside down.
  • He upended the barrel to empty it.
• Upending (noun): The act of turning something on its end.

Synonyms

• Overturned: Having been turned over.
• Inverted: Placed in the opposite position or order, especially upside down.
• Tipped over: Made to fall over onto its side or top.

Antonyms

• Upright: In a vertical position; in its usual standing orientation.
• Stable: Not likely to fall over or change position.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. turned up on end