upward
word
Definition
Towards a higher place, level, or position; moving or directed up.
Usage & Nuances
'Upward' is mostly formal or neutral. Commonly used in phrases like 'upward trend' (showing increase) or 'move upward'. Do not confuse with 'upwards', which is used similarly but sometimes more casually, especially in British English.
Spanish: hacia arribaPortuguese (BR): para cimaPortuguese (PT): para cimaChinese (Simplified): 向上Chinese (Traditional): 向上Hindi: ऊपर की ओरArabic: إلى الأعلىBengali: উর্ধ্বমুখী - ওপরেRussian: вверх - восходящийJapanese: 上向き - 上昇Vietnamese: hướng lên - đi lênKorean: 위쪽으로 - 상승Turkish: yukarıya - yukarı doğruUrdu: اوپر کی طرفIndonesian: ke atas - naik
Example Sentences
The elevator moved upward to the tenth floor.
basic
The ball bounced upward after hitting the ground.
basic
Look upward and you will see the stars.
basic
There's been an upward trend in house prices this year.
natural
She pointed upward to show where the bird was sitting.
natural
His career is definitely moving upward lately.
natural