# uphill

Pronunciation: say "up-HIL" /ʌpˈhɪl/

## Adverb

1. Up a slope, in the direction of higher ground.
   - Simple: In the direction that goes up a slope, toward higher ground.
   - _The cyclists strained as the route bent uphill near the summit._
   - _Pushing the loaded cart uphill took both of them._
4. In a manner marked by difficulty or strain.
   - Simple: In a way that takes a lot of effort.
   - _Progress went uphill all winter as the team fought one delay after another._
   - _The negotiations lurched uphill toward a fragile compromise._

## Adjective

Pronunciation: say "UP-hil" /ˈʌphɪl/

2. Moving or directed up a slope or hill.
   - Simple: Going up a slope toward higher ground.
   - _The uphill section of the trail tested every rider._
   - _An uphill gradient slowed the train considerably._
3. Difficult and demanding sustained effort.
   - Simple: Hard to do and needing a lot of effort.
   - _Reforming the system proved an uphill challenge for the new mayor._
   - _They faced an uphill fight to clear their name in court._
5. Situated up a slope or on a hill.
   - Simple: Found higher up on a slope or hill.
   - _The uphill pasture stays green longer into the summer._
   - _We rented a cabin on the uphill edge of town._

## Noun

Pronunciation: say "UP-hil" /ˈʌphɪl/

6. A section of route that ascends a slope.
   - Simple: A part of a road or path that goes up a slope.
   - _The course featured a brutal uphill in its final mile._
   - _Cyclists dread the long uphill that follows the river bridge._

## Verb

Pronunciation: say "UP-hil" /ˈʌphɪl/

7. To ascend a slope under one's own power, typically on skis or a splitboard.
   - Simple: To move up a slope under your own power, often on skis or a board.
   - _Many tourers uphill at dawn to earn their descent._
   - _She likes to uphill the resort runs before they open to the public._

## Origin

Formed from "up" and "hill".

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