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Upwards

//ˈʌpwɚdz// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground. not-comparable

    "look upwards"

  2. 2
    To a higher figure or amount. not-comparable

    "Prices are moving steadily upwards."

  3. 3
    Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc. not-comparable
  4. 4
    Backwards in time, into the past. not-comparable
  5. 5
    To or into later life. not-comparable
Adverb
  1. 1
    spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position wordnet
  2. 2
    to a later time wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English upwardes, from Old English upweardes, equivalent to up + -wards. Cognate with Dutch opwaarts (“upwards”), German aufwärts (“upwards”).

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