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Meaning of
upwards
in English
upwards
us
//ˈaʊpwərd.s//
uk
//ˈaʊpwərd.s//
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Definitions
Adverb
towards
a
higher
physical
position
;
skyward
to
a
larger
amount
or
figure
The
company's
profits
are
moving
upwards
every
year
.
towards
a
higher
order
or
rank
The
employee
was
promoted
upwards
to
a
management
position
.
into
a
later
stage
of
life
As
people
grow
upwards
,
they
often
take
on
more
responsibilities
.
to
a
higher
figure
or
amount
The
company's
sales
are
trending
upwards
to
a
record
high
.
Compounds / Phrases
punch upwards
bottom-upwards