Word Type

Adverb

Adverb

The word "upwards" can be used as adverb and adverb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

downward downwards

Derived Terms

bottom-upwards fail upwards onwards and upwards punch upwards upward of upwards of

Derived From

up

Related Terms

backwards

Similar Terms

skywards

Synonym Network

upward upwardly

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