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upward

Pronunciation: [ˈʌpwərd]

Word

Learn how to use upward in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “direction”

(adjective) moving towards a higher place or position. When something goes upward, it goes up into the sky or lifts higher.

Example

The balloon floated upward into the blue sky.

Example

The kite fell instead of going upward as planned.

Example

Can you see the leaves moving upward in the wind?

Context: “direction”

(adverb) in a direction that goes higher. This is how we describe when something is moving to a higher spot.

Example

The bird flew upward gracefully.

Example

The bird didn't go upward; it just stayed on the ground.

Example

Why did the paper airplane glide upward?

Context: “movement”

(noun) the act of moving up or the direction of going higher. Think about how we use this when talking about something that is rising.

Example

The upward of the escalator made it easy to reach the next floor.

Example

There was no upward movement in the stock prices today.

Example

What factors contribute to the upward in temperature this week?

How to pronounce upward

Pronunciation: [ˈʌpwərd]

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