upward Antonyms
Meaning of upward
upward (s)
directed up
extending or moving toward a higher place
upward (r)
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
to a later time
upward (adv.)
Alt. of Upwards
upward (a.)
Directed toward a higher place; as, with upward eye; with upward course.
upward (n.)
The upper part; the top.
upward Sentence Examples
- The elevator slowly ascended upward, carrying the passengers to the top floor.
- The flames danced upward, engulfing the house in a fiery inferno.
- The spiral staircase led upward to a secret attic.
- The birds soared upward, their wings extended.
- The temperature soared upward, reaching record highs.
- The economy took an upward turn, signaling a recovery.
- The hiker struggled to ascend the upward slope.
- The stock prices trended upward, benefiting investors.
- The balloon floated upward, carried by the wind.
- The upward trajectory of the rocket was mesmerizing to watch.
FAQs About the word upward
directed up, extending or moving toward a higher place, spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position, to a later timeAlt. of Upwards, Directed
topmost,upper, uppermost, overhead, uplifted, ascending, upmost, upheld, ascendant, raised
down, dropped, lowered, lowered,low, dropped, low, descending, down, descending
The elevator slowly ascended upward, carrying the passengers to the top floor.
The flames danced upward, engulfing the house in a fiery inferno.
The spiral staircase led upward to a secret attic.
The birds soared upward, their wings extended.
