Upwards

/ˈʌpwərdz/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Towards a higher place or position.

The balloon floated upwards into the sky.

In a direction that is higher.

She looked upwards to see the stars.

In an increasing manner.

Sales figures have been trending upwards for the past three months.

Toward a better or improved state.

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.

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.

On the rise

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

Climbing the ladder

He's climbing the ladder in the company quickly.