Cool MateMeaning of Upward
pointing towards or facing a higher place
In simple words: Moving towards a higher place.
Upward in a sentence
- an upward gaze
- Any expansion would have to be upward.
- an upward movement in property prices
- an upward trend in the rate of unemployment
- The long-term trend in foreign direct investment is upward.
How to use Upward
Use 'upward' when describing movement or direction. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts but avoid it in very casual or slang discussions.
Grammar pattern
upward + movement
Memory hint
Think of 'up' + 'ward' as heading in a positive direction.
Related words
Collocations with Upward
- upward trend
- upward movement
- upward spiral
Synonyms for Upward
- ascending
- climbing
- heavenward
- rising
Common mistakes with Upward
- Confused with 'upwards' — both are correct but 'upward' is often preferred in American English.
- Using 'upward' when referring to static positions — it's for movement only.
Upward appears in
Upward in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
صاعد
يتحرك نحو مكان أعلى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ঊর্ধ্বমুখী
উপরের দিকে যাওয়া।
- GermanDeutsch
Nach oben
Bewegung nach oben.
- SpanishEspañol
Hacia arriba
Moviéndose hacia un lugar más alto.
- Persianفارسی
به سمت بالا
حرکت به سمت یک مکان بالاتر.
- FrenchFrançais
Vers le haut
Qui va vers le haut.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ऊपर की ओर
ऊँची जगह की ओर बढ़ते हुए।
- ItalianItaliano
Verso l'alto
Che si muove verso un posto più in alto.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Para cima
Movendo-se para um lugar mais alto.
- RussianРусский
Вверх
Движущийся к более высокому месту.
- Urduاردو
اوپر کی طرف
اوپر کی طرف بڑھنا۔
- Chinese中文
向上
朝着更高的地方移动。
More words like Upward
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Upward
What does Upward mean?
Moving towards a higher place.
What is the definition of Upward?
pointing towards or facing a higher place
How do you use Upward in a sentence?
an upward gaze
Can you give another example of Upward?
Any expansion would have to be upward.
What are synonyms for Upward?
Common alternatives include ascending, climbing, heavenward, rising.
What is the opposite of Upward?
Opposite meanings include downward, descend.
What words go with Upward?
It commonly pairs with upward trend, upward movement, upward spiral.
What are common mistakes when using Upward?
Confused with 'upwards' — both are correct but 'upward' is often preferred in American English. Using 'upward' when referring to static positions — it's for movement only.
How do you pronounce Upward?
US: /["/ˈʌpwərd/"]/, UK: /["/ˈʌpwəd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Upward?
Use 'upward' when describing movement or direction. It's suitable in both formal and informal contexts but avoid it in very casual or slang discussions.
What CEFR level is Upward?
"Upward" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.