Upwards: meaning, definitions and examples

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upwards

 

[ ˈʌpwərdz ]

Adverb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adverb

direction

Moving, pointing, or facing towards a higher position or level.

Synonyms

skyward, toward the top, upward

Examples of usage

  • The arrow was pointing upwards towards the sky.
  • She looked upwards and saw the stars shining brightly.
  • The temperature is expected to rise upwards in the coming days.
Context #2 | Adverb

increase

Increasing or becoming greater in amount or intensity.

Synonyms

escalating, increasingly, rising

Examples of usage

  • The company's profits have been trending upwards in the last quarter.
  • The number of participants is expected to grow upwards for the event.
  • Prices have been going upwards due to high demand.

Translations

Translations of the word "upwards" in other languages:

🇵🇹 para cima

🇮🇳 ऊपर

🇩🇪 aufwärts

🇮🇩 ke atas

🇺🇦 вгору

🇵🇱 w górę

🇯🇵 上へ (うえへ)

🇫🇷 vers le haut

🇪🇸 hacia arriba

🇹🇷 yukarıya

🇰🇷 위로 (wi-ro)

🇸🇦 صعودًا

🇨🇿 nahoru

🇸🇰 hore

🇨🇳 向上 (xiàng shàng)

🇸🇮 navzgor

🇮🇸 uppávið

🇰🇿 жоғары қарай

🇬🇪 ზემოთ

🇦🇿 yuxarı

🇲🇽 hacia arriba

Word origin

The word 'upwards' originated from the Middle English word 'upward,' which was a combination of 'up' and the suffix '-ward,' indicating direction. The use of 'upwards' has been prevalent in English language for centuries, with its meaning evolving to represent both physical direction and increase in amount or intensity.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,302 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.