upwards

Word parts

up + -wards

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌpwədz/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈʌpwɚdz/

• Audio (UK)

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Preposition

Preposition upwards

1. moving or facing up.
   • Synonym: upward

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

   Push the button beside the upwards arrow.