Upwards
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌpwədz/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Upwards is an adverb meaning Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.
Meaning
Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.
More Meanings
- To a higher figure or amount.
- Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc.
- Backwards in time, into the past.
- To or into later life.
Example Sentences
look upwards
push upwards
soar upwards
Prices are moving steadily upwards.
Synonyms for upwards
Depending on context, synonyms include upward, up, upwardly.
Antonyms for upwards
Common opposites include downward, down, downwards, downwardly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include up, rising, upside, top, above, increase.
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