Meaning of the word upward in English

What does upward mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

upward

US /ˈʌp.wɚd/
UK /ˈʌp.wəd/
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Adjective

1.

moving or pointing towards a higher place or level

Example:
The balloon floated upward into the sky.
She looked upward at the tall building.
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2.

increasing in amount or level

Example:
The company has seen an upward trend in sales.
There's been an upward revision of the budget.
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Adverb

towards a higher place, level, or position

Example:
The smoke drifted upward from the chimney.
Prices are moving upward.
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