Up Definition
up
adverb
- spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position; "look up!"; "the music surged up"; "the fragments flew upwards"; "prices soared upwards"; "upwardly mobile"
- to a higher intensity; "he turned up the volume"
- nearer to the speaker; "he walked up and grabbed my lapels"
- to a more central or a more northerly place; "was transferred up to headquarters"; "up to Canada for a vacation"
- to a later time; "they moved the meeting date up"; "from childhood upward"
adjective
- being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level; "the anchor is up"; "the sun is up"; "he lay face up"; "he is up by a pawn"; "the market is up"; "the corn is up"
- out of bed; "are they astir yet?"; "up by seven each morning"
- getting higher or more vigorous; "its an up market"; "an improving economy"
- extending or moving toward a higher place; "the up staircase"; "a general upward movement of fish"
- (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness; "he was up on his homework"; "had to be up for the game"
- open; "the windows are up"
- (used of computers) operating properly; "how soon will the computers be up?"
- used up; "time is up"
verb
- raise; "up the ante"
"Up" in song lyrics
See how up is used in real songs:
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"And roll 'em up"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"Roll 'em up"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"Fool you know what's up"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
Words that rhyme with up
Usage tips for "up"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "up" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for up to find words that pair well.