Synonyms for

Upwards

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

Definition

moving or pointing towards a higher position

Synonyms & similar words

upwardly downwards upward downward down up downwardly upward skyward higher ascending climbing elevating escalating heaving lifting mounting raising skyward tall up uphill upwardly vertical

Synonyms by register

Formal

upwardly progressively ascendantly

Informal

up skyward

Literary

aloft heavenward

Antonyms

downward down below beneath under low

Common collocations

  • moving upwards
  • growing upwards
  • pointing upwards
  • looking upwards
  • spiraling upwards
  • rising upwards
  • directed upwards

Word family

adjective upward
adverb upwards

Usage note

While 'upwards' and 'upward' are often interchangeable as adverbs, 'upward' is more commonly used as an adjective. For example, 'an upward trend' vs. 'prices are moving upwards'.

Example sentences

  1. The bird flew upwards into the sky.
  2. He reached upwards to grab the apple from the tree.
  3. The balloon floated upwards towards the clouds.
  4. She jumped upwards and touched the ceiling.
  5. The rocket launched upwards towards space.

Quotes

  • The only way is upwards.
  • The path upwards is never easy.
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts upwards.

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