upwards

English

Etymology

From Middle English upwardes, from Old English upweardes, equivalent to up +‎ -wards. Cognate with Dutch opwaarts (“upwards”), German aufwärts (“upwards”).

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

Adverb

upwards (not comparable)

  1. Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.
  2. To a higher figure or amount.
  3. Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc.
  4. Backwards in time, into the past.
  5. To or into later life.

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