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1upward
adverb up·ward \ˈəp-wərd\
: from a lower place or level to a higher place or level
: toward the ceiling, sky, etc.
: toward a higher or better condition or position
Full Definition of UPWARD
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a : in a direction from lower to higher <the kite rose upward> b (1) : toward the source (as of a river) (2) : toward the interior (as of a region) c : in a higher position <held out his hand, palm upward> d : in the upper parts : toward the head : above <from the waist upward>
2
: toward a higher or better condition or level <young lawyers moving upward>
3
a : to an indefinitely greater amount, figure, or rank <from $5 upward> b : toward a greater amount or higher number, degree, or rate <attendance figures have risen upward>
4
: toward or into later years <from youth upward>
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Variants of UPWARD
up·ward or up·wards \-wərdz\
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First Known Use of UPWARD
before 12th century
2upward
adjective
: moving or going from a lower place or level to a higher place or level
: moving or going toward the ceiling, sky, etc.
: changing to a larger amount or higher number
Full Definition of UPWARD
1
: directed toward or situated in a higher place or level : ascending
2
: rising to a higher pitch
— up·ward·ly adverb
— up·ward·ness noun
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First Known Use of UPWARD
15th century
UPWARDS Defined for Kids
1upward
adverb up·ward \ˈəp-wərd\
Definition of UPWARD for Kids
1
: in a direction from lower to higher <The balloon floated upward.>
2
: toward a higher or better state
3
: toward a greater amount or a higher number or rate
4
: toward the head <From the waist upwards he was like a man, but his legs were shaped like a goat's … — C. S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe>
Variants of UPWARD
up·ward or up·wards \-wərdz\
2upward
adjective
Definition of UPWARD for Kids
: turned toward or being in a higher place or level <an upward gaze> <an upward movement of prices>
— up·ward·ly adverb
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