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Произношение: [/ʌp/]
Контекст: «direction/movement»
(adverb) when something goes in the direction of the top or higher position. You use it when something is moving or pointing upwards.
Пример
The balloon floated up into the sky.
Пример
The ball rolled down the hill instead of up.
Пример
Can you move the ladder up to the second floor?
Контекст: «approval/positivity»
(adjective) when something is in a good or improved condition. It's used to show a positive or happy feeling about something.
Пример
I'm feeling very up after my team won the game.
Пример
She was feeling down because she didn't get the job.
Пример
Are you feeling up or down about the upcoming presentation?
Контекст: «location»
(preposition) to show the position of something at a higher point. It's used to describe where something is placed in a vertical direction.
Пример
The painting is hanging up on the wall.
Пример
The keys are not up on the shelf; they are on the table.
Пример
Can you put the picture frame up or down depending on where you want it?
Контекст: «increase/elevate»
(verb) to raise something to a higher level or bring it to a better state. You use it when talking about improving something or making it higher.
Пример
She worked hard to up her grades in school.
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He didn't do anything to up his chances of getting the promotion.
Пример
What can you do to up your skills in basketball?