Synonyms for

Upward

Verb / ˈʌpwɜ:d / Another word for upward — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

moving or pointing towards a higher position or level

Synonyms & similar words

downward up downwards upwards upwardly downwardly down ascending climbing rising soaring skyward up uphill upwardly upwards higher upstep upstream upswing upward-bound

Synonyms by register

Formal

ascending rising elevated

Informal

up northbound skyward

Literary

skyward heavenward aloft

Antonyms

downward down below beneath low descending

Common collocations

  • upward mobility
  • upward trend
  • upward glance
  • upward movement
  • upward path
  • upward trajectory
  • upward spiral

Word family

noun upwardness
adjective upward
adverb upward

Usage note

Often used to describe movement, trends, or direction. Can also refer to social or economic advancement.

Example sentences

  1. He threw the ball upward and caught it.
  2. The balloon floated upward into the sky.
  3. The stock market has shown an upward trend.
  4. Her grades have been on an upward trajectory this semester.
  5. The arrow pointed upward on the sign.

Quotes

  • Keep looking up! I learn from the past, dream about the future and look up. There's nothing like a beautiful sunset to end a healthy day.
  • The sky is not my limit...I am.
  • The only way is up!

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