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Upstate

//ˈʌpsteɪt// adj, adv, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of the northern section of a state. US

    "They went hunting in upstate New York."

Adverb
  1. 1
    To the northern section of a state. US

    "He drove upstate to visit his mother."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in or toward the northern parts of a state wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    The northern section of a state. US
  2. 2
    The inland section of a state, particularly South Carolina. US
  3. 3
    A period during sleep when somebody is primed and ready to learn.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From up + state.

Etymology 2

From up + state.

Etymology 3

From up + state.

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