upwards

/ˈʌpwədz/ · adverb

Meaning

Towards a higher place; towards what is above.
To a higher figure or amount.
Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc.
Backwards in time, into the past.
To or into later life.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

up(English)rising(English)upside(English)top(English)above(English)increase(English)forward(English)onwards(English)downwards(English)outwards(English)tails(English)forwards(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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