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Up is a 2 letter word which starts with the letter U and ends with the letter P for which we found 5 definitions.

Definition
(adv.) Aloft; on high; in a direction contrary to that of gravity; toward or in a higher place or position; above; -- the opposite of down.
(adv.) From a lower to a higher position literally or figuratively; as from a recumbent or sitting position; from the mouth toward the source of a river; from a dependent or inferior condition; from concealment; from younger age; from a quiet state or the like; -- used with verbs of motion expressed or implied.
(adv.) In a higher place or position literally or figuratively; in the state of having arisen; in an upright or nearly upright position; standing; mounted on a horse; in a condition of elevation prominence advance proficiency excitement insurrection or the like; -- used with verbs of rest situation condition and the like; as to be up on a hill; the lid of the box was up; prices are up.
(adv.) To or in a position of equal advance or equality; not short of back of less advanced than away from or the like; -- usually followed by to or with; as to be up to the chin in water; to come up with one's companions; to come up with the enemy; to live up to engagements.
(adv.) To or in a state of completion; completely; wholly; quite; as in the phrases to eat up; to drink up; to burn up; to sum up; etc.; to shut up the eyes or the mouth; to sew up a rent.
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