Upwards
ˈʌpwədz
Definitions
2 meaningsTowards a higher position or level; in an upward direction.
ˈʌpwədz
In the direction of a higher place or position
The rocket shot upwards from the launchpad.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're launching a kite! 'Upwards' means the kite is going up, up, up into the sky. It's like when you throw a ball in the air, it goes upwards!
👶 For kids: Going up!
More Examples
She looked upwards at the tall building.
The price of oil is trending upwards.
How It's Used
"The balloon drifted upwards into the sky."
"The stock price trended upwards during the quarter."
Moving or directed towards a higher position.
ˈʌpwədz
Directed or moving upward
The upwards movement of the elevator felt swift.
💡 Simply: Something that's going in an upward direction.
👶 For kids: Going up!
More Examples
An upwards draft lifted the kite off the ground.
The upwards pressure from the engine propelled the rocket.
How It's Used
"The upwards force from the wings helped lift the plane."
Synonyms
From Middle English *upwardes*, equivalent to up + -wards.
The word 'upwards' has been used since Middle English times to indicate movement in an upward direction. Its usage hasn't significantly changed.
Memory tip
Think of the 'up' in upwards to remember the direction.