Synonyms for Upward & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
3 synonyms found
Writing tips for "upward"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like up, upwardly, upwards can replace "upward" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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