Upward Definition & Meaning
upward
- 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 later time; "they moved the meeting date up"; "from childhood upward"
- adjective
- directed up; "the cards were face upward"; "an upward stroke of the pen"
- extending or moving toward a higher place; "the up staircase"; "a general upward movement of fish"
"Upward" in song lyrics
See how upward is used in real songs:
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"I'm so down and out, I can only go upward"
GZA f/ Irfane Khan-Acito, RZA — Life Is a Movie -
"what does it mean if an elephants trunk is pointing upward"
AOL — AOL -
"does it mean good luck if an elephants trunk is pointing upward"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with upward
Usage tips for "upward"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "upward" 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 upward to find words that pair well.
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- What does upward mean?
- 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 later time; "they moved the meeting date up"; "from childhood upward" directed up; "the cards were face upward"; "an upward stroke of the pen" extending or moving toward a higher place; "the up staircase"; "a general upward movement of fish"
- What part of speech is upward?
- Upward is an adverb and an adjective.
- How many definitions does upward have?
- Upward has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).