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upward

Definition

  • adjective: moving or going from a lower place or level to a higher place or level
  • adjective: directed toward or situated in a higher place or level
  • adverb: from a lower place or level to a higher place or level
  • adverb: in a direction from lower to higher
  • synonyms: above, over, up

Examples

  • The temperature is heading 'upward'. [=it is getting hotter]

  • Technology has been steadily moving 'onward and upward'.

  • He is moving 'onward and upward' in his business career.

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