Synonyms for

Up

Verb / ʌp / Another word for up — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in or to a higher place or position

Synonyms & similar words

downward improving downwards upwards astir upwardly downwardly upward down above aloft elevated high skyward upward upper onward ahead forward northward uphill upstream upwardly upwards overhead over onto toward to

Synonyms by register

Formal

upward above higher

Informal

upwards on the rise going up

Literary

aloft skyward

Antonyms

down below under beneath low descending

Common collocations

  • look up
  • up and down
  • up to
  • way up
  • up high
  • up ahead
  • up and away

Word family

noun upswing
verb uphold
adjective upbeat
adverb upwards

Usage note

As a preposition, 'up' often indicates movement towards a higher position or level. It can also be used as an adverb or part of a phrasal verb.

Example sentences

  1. I jumped up and down when I won the game.
  2. The balloon floated up into the sky.
  3. My mom told me to clean up my room.
  4. The sun is up in the sky.
  5. I saw a bird up in the tree.

Quotes

  • When life knocks you down, try to land on your back. Because if you can look up, you can get up.
  • We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.
  • Don't give up, don't give in, and don't quit.

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