upwards
Britishadverb
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from a lower to a higher place, level, condition, etc
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towards a higher level, standing, etc
Example Sentences
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Now the reason hair falls off is because it hangs DOWN—things never fall UPWARDS, you know.
From Through the Looking-Glass by Carroll, Lewis
As a result of this definite action there is, of course, an equal and opposite reaction UPWARDS.
From The Aeroplane Speaks by Barber, H. (Horatio)
Consequently the pressure of air on the top of the surface is decreased, thus assisting the reaction below to lift the surface UPWARDS.
From The Aeroplane Speaks by Barber, H. (Horatio)
The declivity, where the gaze shooteth DOWNWARDS, and the hand graspeth UPWARDS.
From Thus Spake Zarathustra A book for all and none by Nietzsche, Friedrich Wilhelm
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