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adverb up·hill \ˈəp-ˈhil\

: toward the top of a hill or mountain

Full Definition of UPHILL

1
:  upward on a hill or incline
2
:  against difficulties <seemed to be talking uphill — Willa Cather>
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First Known Use of UPHILL

1535

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noun up·hill \-ˌhil\

Definition of UPHILL

:  rising ground :  ascent

First Known Use of UPHILL

1548

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adjective up·hill \-ˌhil\

: going or sloping up toward the top of a hill or mountain

: not easy : difficult to do, deal with, etc.

UPHILL Defined for Kids

1uphill

adverb up·hill \ˈəp-ˈhil\

Definition of UPHILL for Kids

:  in an upward direction <The bus lurched around a corner and started to go uphill. — Beverly Cleary, Henry Huggins>

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adjective up·hill \ˈəp-ˌhil\

Definition of UPHILL for Kids

1
:  going up <an uphill trail>
2
:  difficult 1 <His recovery will be an uphill battle.>

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