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Synonyms & Antonyms of upper hand
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
- finally gained the upper hand in the argument
Synonyms for upper hand
- advantage,
- better,
- bulge,
- catbird seat,
- drop,
- edge,
- high ground,
- inside track,
- jump,
- pull,
- stead,
- vantage,
- whip hand
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The first known use of upper hand was in the 15th century
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