upwards

US /ˈʌp.wɚdz/
UK /ˈʌp.wɚdz/
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towards a higher place or position

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The smoke drifted upwards into the sky.
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He looked upwards at the stars.
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upupwardskywardaloftheavenward
2.

towards a higher or greater amount or level

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Prices have been trending upwards.
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The company's profits are moving upwards.
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upupwardincreasinglygrowingrising
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moving or leading to a higher place or level

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The upwards trend in sales is encouraging.
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We took the upwards path to the summit.
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upupwardascendingrising
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upward