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upward

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpwɚd/

The English word “upward” has 5 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. In a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher place; in a course toward the source or origin.
  2. In the upper parts; above.
  3. Yet more; indefinitely more; above; over.

noun

  1. The upper part; the top.

adjective

  1. Directed toward a higher place.

Etymology

From Old English upweardes, equivalent to up + -ward.

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