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Meaning of upward
The primary meaning of the word "upward" is related to direction, indicating something that is moving or oriented towards a higher position.
Etymology of upward
The word "upward" has its roots in Old English, with "up" meaning "to a higher position" and "weard" meaning "direction" or "way"
Historically, the term has been used to describe physical directions, as well as metaphorical or figurative movements, such as personal growth or improvement
Synonyms
ascending
rising
increasing
growing
higher
lofty
elevated
upwardly
skyward
aloft
overhead
above
upper
superior
higher-up
mounting
soaring
climbing
surging
uplifting
advancing
progressing
improving
enhancing
amplifying
augmenting
ascendingly
inclining
sloping
tilting
angling
ascending
acclivous
uphill
Definitions
- Directed or moving towards a higher position or level
- * Increasing or improving in amount, degree, or intensity
- * Extending or sloping upwards
Usage Examples
- The company's profits are trending upward this quarter
- * The upward slope of the mountain made it a challenging hike
- * She's been moving upward in her career, taking on more responsibilities