upward
Pronunciation: [ˈʌpwərd]
Word
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?
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