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upward

1 of 2adverb
/ˈʌp.wərd/
1

toward a higher level

B1
  • The elevator smoothly ascended, moving upward to the top floor.
  • The mountain climbers steadily progressed, trekking upward to the summit.
  • The climber scaled the cliff, inching upward with each foothold.
  • The staircase led upward to the rooftop with a panoramic view.
  • The hot air balloon rose upward into the sky.
Synonyms:
upwardlyupwardsup
Antonyms:
down
2

toward or into later years

  • They have been active in the community from early years upward.
  • She has worked in the company from youth upward.
  • The charity has supported families from childhood upward.
  • From adolescence upward, he showed a strong interest in science.
Synonyms:
upwardsup
3

in the direction of a higher amount or value

  • The price of gas went upward after the announcement.
  • Salaries are expected to move upward next year.
  • The cost of living has been steadily rising upward.
  • The stock market trend is moving upward today.
  • Prices have been climbing upward due to inflation.
Synonyms:
up
4

in the direction toward the origin of a river

  • The boat paddled upward, heading toward the river's source.
  • The boat sailed upward along the river.
  • They paddled upward to the river’s origin.
  • The explorers moved upward in search of the spring.
  • The group journeyed upward along the winding river.
Synonyms:
upstreamupriver
5

in the direction of improvement or higher status

  • The organization is moving upward in its global rankings.
  • She is focused on her goals, determined to move upward in life.
  • The economy is showing signs of improving, moving upward.
  • Young professionals are striving to move upward in their careers.
  • The team's performance has been upward since the new coach took over.
Synonyms:
progressivelyfartherforwardfurtheronward