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- [uhp-er ahrm]
- /ˈʌp ər ɑrm/
- /ˈʌpə(r) ɑːm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhp-er ahrm]
- /ˈʌp ər ɑrm/
Definitions of upper arm words
- noun upper arm the part of the arm between the shoulder and the elbow. 1
- noun upper arm arm from shoulder to elbow 1
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Origin of upper arm
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80
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Parts of speech for Upper arm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
upper arm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
upper arm usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for upper arm
noun upper arm
- biceps — Your biceps are the large muscles at the front of the upper part of your arms.
- flapper — something broad and flat used for striking or for making a noise by striking.
- flappers — something broad and flat used for striking or for making a noise by striking.
- flipper — a broad, flat limb, as of a seal or whale, especially adapted for swimming.
- arm — Your arms are the two long parts of your body that are attached to your shoulders and that have your hands at the end.
Antonyms for upper arm
noun upper arm
- main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
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