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upward

[uhp-werd] / ˈʌp wərd /
ADJECTIVE
directed up
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
acclivous anabatic ascending ascensional ascensive assurgent
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ADVERB
from a lower to higher position
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Example Sentences

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Since the yen is currently weaker than that, profit expectations could be revised upward if the currency remains near current levels.

From The Wall Street Journal

Offers have risen to upward of 70 cents, but he said that’s still not enough.

From The Wall Street Journal

Today, though, with her mouth curved into a stiff upward bow and her eyes wide, she looked more like she was meeting a ghost.

From Literature

I heard my voice squeak upward, praying he didn’t notice.

From Literature

The badger held two teacups, thrusting them upward.

From Literature