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Pronunciation: [/ʌp/]

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up: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use up in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

The balloon floated up into the sky.

Example

The ball rolled down the hill instead of up.

Example

Can you move the ladder up to the second floor?

Context: “approval/positivity”

(adjective) when something is in a good or improved condition. It's used to show a positive or happy feeling about something.

Example

I'm feeling very up after my team won the game.

Example

She was feeling down because she didn't get the job.

Example

Are you feeling up or down about the upcoming presentation?

Context: “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.

Example

The painting is hanging up on the wall.

Example

The keys are not up on the shelf; they are on the table.

Example

Can you put the picture frame up or down depending on where you want it?

Context: “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.

Example

She worked hard to up her grades in school.

Example

He didn't do anything to up his chances of getting the promotion.

Example

What can you do to up your skills in basketball?

How to pronounce up

Pronunciation: [/ʌp/]

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