upward

1. 1
   adverb

   Toward a higher place, from a lower spot to a higher one.

   Like smoke rising up from a fire.

   The balloon floated upward into the clear sky.

   She looked upward to find the top of the tall tower.

   Similarup, higher, uphill

   Oppositedown, downward

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2. 2
   adjective

   Pointing or facing toward a higher place.

   Like an arrow that points up at the sky.

   She gave an upward glance at the clock on the wall.

   The sign had an upward arrow showing the way to the roof.

   Similarrising, ascending, uphill

   Oppositedownward, descending, downhill

3. 3
   adverb

   In the higher part of something, above a certain point.

   From the waist upward, he was soaked by the rain.

   Everything from the third floor upward had a view of the sea.

   Similarup

   Oppositedown

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4. 4
   adverb

   More than a certain number or amount.

   The free concert drew upward of ten thousand fans.

   The roof repairs will cost upward of a thousand dollars.

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