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Inverted, so that the top is now at the bottom
“He carefully examined the upturned cup, making sure not to spill any of the contents.”
Extended, outstretched, or raised in a vertically upward direction
Past tense for to turn (something) up or over
“You know, under international regulations, we cannot approach within one hundred meters of a whale, because the whale could dive and upturn the boat.”
Past tense for to elevate or extend in an upward direction or motion
“Humid gusts of wind filled the palms, making their leaves upturn and rustle.”
Past tense for to physically move from a lower to a higher place or position
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