upward

/ˈʌpwərd/

/ˈʌpwəd/

Definitions of upward

1. adverb

   spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
   “the fragments flew upwards”

   “prices soared upwards”

   synonyms: up, upwardly, upwards

   antonyms:

   downward

   spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
2. adjective

   directed up
   “the cards were face upward”

   “an upward stroke of the pen”

   synonyms:

   up

   being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
3. adjective

   extending or moving toward a higher place
   “a general upward movement of fish”

   synonyms: up

   ascending

   moving or going or growing upward
4. adverb

   to a later time
   “from childhood upward”

   synonyms: up, upwards