What does up mean?
Up means Indicating movement towards or location at a higher place or position..
Up
/ʌp/ · adverb
Meaning
Indicating movement towards or location at a higher place or position..
Definitions by Sense
- Indicating movement towards or location at a higher place or position.
- Indicating movement in any other direction visualised as "up".
- To or in a position of equal advance or equality; not short of, back of, less advanced than, away from, etc.; usually followed by to or with.
- (intensifier) Used as an aspect marker to indicate a completed action or state; thoroughly, completely.
- To one's possession or consideration.
- From one's possession or consideration.
- Aside or away, so as no longer to be present or in use.
- (cricket) Relatively close to the batsman.
Example Sentences
I was up to my chin in water.
A stranger came up and asked me for directions.
I'm going to be walking quickly, but try to keep up with me.
I will mix up the puzzle pieces.
Tear up the contract.
He really messed up.
Please type up our monthly report.
Drink up. The pub is closing.
Synonyms for up
Antonyms for up
Related Words
Word Forms
- ups
- upping
- upped
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for up?
Common synonyms include alley oop, rising, leading, astir.
What is the opposite of up?
Possible antonyms include down, downward, downwards, downwardly.
How do you use up in a sentence?
I was up to my chin in water.
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