Meaning & Definition of word "Upwards"

Upwards

/ˈʌpwərdz/

1. Towards a higher place or position.
- Example: The balloon floated upwards into the sky.
2. In a direction that is higher.
- Example: She looked upwards to see the stars.
3. In an increasing manner.
- Example: Sales figures have been trending upwards for the past three months.
4. Toward a better or improved state.
- Example: Their relationship has been improving upwards since they started communicating more.

The word 'upwards' originated from the combination of 'up' and the adjectival suffix '-wards', which denotes direction.

look upwards:

to gaze toward the sky or a higher position.

rise upwards:

to increase or ascend in level or position.

upwards of:

more than; in excess of.

up:

to move from a lower to a higher position.

elevation:

the height above a given level, especially sea level.

ascent:

the act of rising or climbing to a higher position.

Meaning: On the rise

Example Sentence: With the new strategy in place, profits are on the rise.

Meaning: Climbing the ladder

Example Sentence: He's climbing the ladder in the company quickly.