Up: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ ʌp ]

Noun / Adverb / Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

direction

Towards a higher place or position

Synonyms

aloft, skyward, upwards

Examples of usage

  • The balloon floated up into the sky.
  • She climbed up the stairs to the top floor.
Context #2 | Adverb

direction

In a direction towards a higher place or position

Synonyms

aloft, skywards, upwards

Examples of usage

  • Look up at the stars in the sky.
  • She held her hand up high.
Context #3 | Adjective

elevated

At a higher level or position

Synonyms

elevated, high, upper

Examples of usage

  • The up escalator is out of order.
  • She has an up outlook on life.

Translations

Translations of the word "up" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cima

🇮🇳 ऊपर

🇩🇪 oben

🇮🇩 atas

🇺🇦 вгору

🇵🇱 góra

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 haut

🇪🇸 arriba

🇹🇷 yukarı

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 أعلى

🇨🇿 nahoru

🇸🇰 hore

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 zgoraj

🇮🇸 upp

🇰🇿 жоғары

🇬🇪 ზემოთ

🇦🇿 yuxarı

🇲🇽 arriba

Word origin

The word 'up' has a long history in the English language, dating back to Old English. It is believed to have originated from the Proto-Germanic word 'upp' meaning 'up, upward'. Over time, 'up' has become a versatile word used to indicate direction, elevation, or increase. It is commonly used in everyday language and is an essential part of English vocabulary.

See also: upend, upmost, upper, upright, upset, upsides, upward, upwards.