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up·ward
 upward
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- pronunciation:
- uhp
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- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective
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adverb |
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When something moves upward, it moves toward a higher position or place.
The kite quickly flew upward, but then it fell down to the ground again.- antonyms:
- downward
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
An upward movement is a movement to a higher position or place.
Jumping is usually an upward movement, but it's possible to jump down too. |
| derivations: |
upwardly (adv.), upwardness (n.) |
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