Upward

Pronunciation: /ˈʌpwərd/

Upward (adjective)

  1. Going towards a higher place or level.

Examples

  • The balloon took an upward path.
  • The bird's upward flight was graceful.

Common collocations: upward trend, upward movement, gaze upward, move upward, trend upward

Upward (adverb)

  1. In a direction towards the sky or a higher position.
  2. Increasing in number, amount, or level.

Examples

  • The smoke rose upward.
  • She looked upward at the stars.

Synonyms of Upward

Neutral

Antonyms of Upward

  • — indicating direction towards a lower place