part of speech: |
adverb |
definition 1: |
to, toward, at, or in a higher place or position.
The plane flew up among the clouds.We climbed up to the second floor.- antonyms:
- below, down
- similar words:
- aloft
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definition 2: |
to or in an upright position.
We put the Christmas tree up last night.- similar words:
- upright
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definition 3: |
out of bed.
We got up early. |
definition 4: |
above the horizon.
The sun came up at six in the morning. |
definition 5: |
to or at a higher level or amount.
He is moving up at work.The price of shoes is going up.- antonyms:
- down
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definition 6: |
entirely; completely.
I filled up my glass.Button up your coat. |
definition 7: |
from below a surface.
A few flowers came up. |
related words: |
high |
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part of speech: |
preposition |
definition 1: |
to, at, or toward a higher point on or in.
The train headed up the hill.
- antonyms:
- down
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definition 2: |
at or toward a point further ahead on or in.
She skipped up the path. |
definition 3: |
toward the source of.
They went exploring up the river. |
related words: |
down |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
going upward.
Take the up staircase to my office.- similar words:
- erect
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definition 2: |
being at a higher level than before.
His temperature is up, and he has to stay in bed. |
definition 3: |
finished; ended.
He'll pay me when the week is up. |
definition 4: |
being in an upright or vertical position.
The tent is up now.- similar words:
- erect
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definition 5: |
(informal) taking place; happening.
What's up at the neighbor's house? |
definition 6: |
above ground.
The summer crops are up. |
definition 7: |
in a state of activity, operation, or being ready.
I'm excited now that my new computer is up.- antonyms:
- down
- similar words:
- awake
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definition 8: |
in the air.
The kite fell to the ground, but now it's up again. |
definition 9: |
under consideration; in view.
Is your idea up for discussion? |
definition 10: |
over; finished.
Your time is up. |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
an upward course or movement.
His health is on the up.Life is full of ups and downs. |
definition 2: |
an upward slope; rise.
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related words: |
high |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
ups, upping, upped |
definition: |
to make better.
What will up our chances of winning? |
related words: |
increase |
phrase: |
be up to |