uphill
US /ˌʌpˈhɪl/
UK /ˌʌpˈhɪl/
1.
towards a higher place or level
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The road goes steeply uphill.
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We had to push the car uphill.
1.
sloping up a hill
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It was an uphill climb to the summit.
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The path became steeper as we continued our uphill journey.
2.
difficult and requiring a lot of effort
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It's an uphill battle to change public opinion.
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He faces an uphill task to complete the project on time.