upwards Synonyms
upwards Meaning
upwards (r)
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
to a later time
upwards (adv.)
In a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher place; in a course toward the source or origin; -- opposed to downward; as, to tend or roll upward.
In the upper parts; above.
Yet more; indefinitely more; above; over.
upwards Sentence Examples
- The arrow shot upwards into the clear blue sky.
- The stock's price surged upwards, reaching new highs.
- The plane ascended upwards, leaving the ground below.
- The smoke billowed upwards from the burning building.
- The wind whipped upwards, creating a sandstorm.
- The temperature soared upwards, breaking heat records.
- The elevator slowly rose upwards to the next floor.
- The birds took flight and circled upwards in the air.
- The hikers climbed upwards along the rugged mountain trail.
- The fireworks exploded in a burst of light, sending sparks upwards into the night sky.
FAQs About the word upwards
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position, to a later timeIn a direction from lower to higher; toward a higher place; in a course toward the
overhead, uppermost, topmost, uplifted,upper, raised, upheld,upraised, ascendant, upmost
dropped, descending, lowered, down,low, down, descending, lowered, dropped, low
The arrow shot upwards into the clear blue sky.
The stock's price surged upwards, reaching new highs.
The plane ascended upwards, leaving the ground below.
The smoke billowed upwards from the burning building.
