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upward

 

[ ˈʌpwərd ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

direction

In a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher place or position.

Synonyms

skyward, up, upwards

Examples of usage

  • The rocket flew upward into the sky.
  • She looked upward to see the stars.
  • He motioned upward with his hand.
Context #2 | Adjective

level

Directed toward a higher place; going or moving up.

Synonyms

ascending, climbing, rising

Examples of usage

  • The upward movement of the elevator.
  • He took an upward path through the mountains.

Translations

Translations of the word "upward" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para cima

🇮🇳 ऊपर की ओर

🇩🇪 nach oben

🇮🇩 ke atas

🇺🇦 вгору

🇵🇱 w górę

🇯🇵 上向き

🇫🇷 vers le haut

🇪🇸 hacia arriba

🇹🇷 yukarı

🇰🇷 위쪽으로

🇸🇦 إلى الأعلى

🇨🇿 nahoru

🇸🇰 nahor

🇨🇳 向上

🇸🇮 navzgor

🇮🇸 upp á við

🇰🇿 жоғары қарай

🇬🇪 ზევით

🇦🇿 yuxarı

🇲🇽 hacia arriba

Etymology

The word 'upward' originated from the combination of the Middle English words 'up' and 'ward.' It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. The concept of moving or directing towards a higher position has been integral to human communication and navigation, leading to the widespread use of the term in various contexts.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,869, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.