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Term: Upset Price

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: The minimum price set by a seller for an item or property that is being auctioned.

Sample Sentence 1: The auctioneer announced that the upset price for the antique painting was $10,000.

Sample Sentence 2: Bidders must be aware of the upset price before participating in the auction.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: The initial bid made by a potential buyer at an auction, which sets the starting point for further bidding.

Sample Sentence 1: The bidding started at the upset price of $50 for the rare collectible coins.

Sample Sentence 2: The auctioneer waited for someone to make the first bid at the upset price before moving forward.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Feeling distressed, disappointed, or emotionally disturbed.

Sample Sentence 1: Sarah was upset when she didn't receive an invitation to the party.

Sample Sentence 2: The upset children were consoled by their parents after losing the game.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To disturb or overthrow the normal functioning or balance of something.

Sample Sentence 1: The loud noise from the construction site upset the peaceful atmosphere of the neighborhood.

Sample Sentence 2: Eating spoiled food can upset your stomach and cause digestive problems.

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