Looking for the meaning of the word UPWARD in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of UPWARD with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Upward
Speech Type: Adverb
Etymology:
Old English upweard(es)(see up, -ward)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʌpwəd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
towards a higher place, point, or level
Short Definition:towards higher place or level
Examples:- she peered upward at the sky
Variant Forms:
- upwards
Word: Upward
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈʌpwəd
Dialects: British English
Definition:
moving, pointing, or leading to a higher place, point, or level
Short Definition:moving, pointing, or leading to higher place or level
Examples:- an upward trend in sales
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