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upward

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: upward

1
 advadj
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
directed up
2
 adv
to a later time
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: upward
1

adv spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

“the fragments flew upwards”
“prices soared upwards”
Synonyms:
up, upwardly, upwards
Antonyms:
down, downward, downwardly, downwards
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position

adj directed up

“the cards were face upward”
“an upward stroke of the pen”
Synonyms
up
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

adj extending or moving toward a higher place

“a general upward movement of fish”
Synonyms:
up
ascending
moving or going or growing upward
2

adv to a later time

“from childhood upward”
Synonyms:
up, upwards
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