Meaning Of The Word One-up

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one up in American English
adjective: having gained an advantage in some way that betokens success, esp. over rivals
adverb: with only one reproduction of a form per sheet or on a given sheet

one-up in American English
having an advantage (over another)
transitive verb: to get the better of; succeed in being a point, move, step, etc., ahead of (someone)

one-up in British English
adjective: having or having scored an advantage or lead over someone or something

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