upward

Word parts

up + -ward

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌpwɜːrd/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌpwə(r)d/

• Audio (US)

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Preposition

Preposition upward

1. moving or facing up

   The company's sales have been following an upward trend for the last three years.

   Push the button beside the upward arrow.

Synonym

• upwards

Related words

• up
• -ward