upward

US /ˈʌp.wɚd/
UK /ˈʌp.wɚd/
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1.

moving or pointing towards a higher place or level

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

increasing in amount or level

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The company has seen an upward trend in sales.
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There's been an upward revision of the budget.
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downward
1.

towards a higher place, level, or position

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The smoke drifted upward from the chimney.
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Prices are moving upward.
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downward
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upwards