Word Type

Adverb

Adverb

Adjective

Noun

Proper Noun

Adjective

The word "upward" can be used as adverb, adverb, adjective, noun, proper noun and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

down downward

Derived Terms

fail upward onward and upward punch upward upward compatible upward lightning upward mobility upward of upward spiral upward-facing dog upwards of

Derived From

up

Similar Terms

ascending ascending up up

Synonym Network

up upwardly upwards

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