Upwards Meaning in English
word
ˈəpwɝdz
UHP-werdz
ˈʌpwədz
UHP-wuhdz
Definition
Moving or pointing toward a higher place or level. It can also mean greater than or more than a particular number or amount.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'up.' Used with verbs like 'move,' 'look,' or with amounts ('from $50 upwards'). Often found in written or formal speech. Not used for physical objects rising unexpectedly — use 'up' for that.
Spanish: hacia arriba - en adelante (cantidad)Portuguese (BR): para cima - acima de (quantidade)Portuguese (PT): para cima - acima de (quantidade)Chinese (Simplified): 向上 - 以上（数量）Chinese (Traditional): 向上 - 以上（數量）Hindi: ऊपर की ओर - से अधिक (मात्रा)Arabic: إلى الأعلى - أكثر من (عدد)Bengali: উপরের দিকে - ঊর্ধ্বেRussian: вверх - вышеJapanese: 上向きに - 以上Vietnamese: lên trên - trở lênKorean: 위쪽으로 - 이상Turkish: yukarı doğru - yukarısıUrdu: اوپر کی طرف - زیادہIndonesian: ke atas - ke atas (jumlah)
Example Sentences
He looked upwards at the tall building.
basic
The birds flew upwards into the sky.
basic
Tickets cost from $20 upwards.
basic
Children aged five upwards can participate in the contest.
natural
Rain tonight will move upwards through the valley.
natural
Salaries range from $30,000 upwards, depending on experience.
natural