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BNC: 7607 COCA: 6144

upward
1 upward (chiefly US) /ˈʌpwɚd/ adverb
or chiefly British upwards /ˈʌpwɚdz/
1 upward (chiefly US)
/ˈʌpwɚd/
adverb
or chiefly British upwards /ˈʌpwɚdz/
Learner's definition of UPWARD
1 
: from a lower place or level to a higher place or level向上；朝上；向高处
2 
: toward the ceiling, sky, etc.向房顶；朝天空；向高处
3 
: toward a higher or better condition or position改善；升高
4 
: to a larger amount : to a higher number（数量）上升地，上涨地

onward and upward

— see 1onward

upwards of

also US upward of
: more than (an amount or number)超过；大于
2 upward /ˈʌpwɚd/ adjective
2 upward
/ˈʌpwɚd/
adjective
Learner's definition of UPWARD
always used before a noun
1 
: moving or going from a lower place or level to a higher place or level向上的；上升的
2 
: moving or going toward the ceiling, sky, etc.向（屋顶、天空等高处）的
3 
: changing to a larger amount or higher number（数量）上升的，上涨的

— upwardly

adverb
BNC: 7607 COCA: 6144

upward

1 of 2

adverb

up·​ward ˈəp-wərd How to pronounce upward (audio)
variants or upwards
ˈəp-wərdz How to pronounce upward (audio)
1
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

upward

2 of 2

adjective

1
: directed toward or situated in a higher place or level : ascending
2
: rising to a higher pitch
upwardly adverb
upwardness noun

Example Sentences

Adverb The road gradually rose upward. She directed my gaze upward. They are moving upward socially and economically. moving upward in the corporate world Adjective an upward revision of the vote tally
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
Laura, as she was called, at least had the support of a parent who was willing to drive hundreds of miles and spend upward of a thousand dollars to help her. The New Yorker, 25 July 2022 On the one hand, IE’s market share shot upward dramatically in 1996 and 1997, taking a huge bite out of Netscape’s share simply by virtue of being available by default on most Windows 95-era PCs. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022 Thus the yield curve in good times is upward sloping. WSJ, 14 June 2022 Within a year, a hilltop park could be the Bay Area’s newest scenic destination, above craggy slopes that will begin to be inhabited by people willing and able to spend upward of $4 million on spacious modern homes with drop-dead views. John King, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Dec. 2021 Typically, the yield curve is upward sloping, like today, when short-term rates are below long-term rates, reflecting a substantial amount of liquidity in the financial markets. Murray Sabrin, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2021 At the same time, Biden's approval rating has been ticking upward. Chris Megerian, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 Peele was also asked about the meaning of a shoe that is seen standing on its own pointed upward during one pivotal scene. Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Hospitalization numbers have been ticking upward since the spring. Isabelle Sarraf, WSJ, 3 Aug. 2022
Adjective
In that case, holding the policy rate at 4% would still entail a negative real interest rate and continuing monetary stimulus that would generate further upward pressure on nominal spending. Andrew T. Levin And Mickey D. Levy, WSJ, 19 Sep. 2022 But the line has moved a point in the Giants’ favor, and the return of running back Saquon Barkley, with the creative offensive mind of new coach Brian Daboll, are viewed as trending-upward assets. Lance Pugmire, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 That upward momentum — like so much else for Allen’s program — slumped badly last fall. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 This potted plant's a real charmer: its two-toned design adds vibrant color to a space while its upward growth encourages good chi. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 Vesigh of Embry-Riddle believes an upward push in fees is not a good idea. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Sep. 2022 This will help position you for upward momentum and increase the overall performance of the entire team and company. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The largest upward contributions came from bread and cereals, and from milk, cheese and eggs, with notable price increases in cheddar cheese and yoghurts. Mark Thompson, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 New data released by Salary.com, a software company that provides compensation data and analytics, found that the median pay increase of 4% is continuing an upward trend that began in 2022. Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of upward was before the 12th century

Phrases Containing upward
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