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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As I moved onwards and upwards as a manager I was allowed to take teams abroad, to locations that were a little more lavish.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Rents nationally are trending upwards: In September, the typical rent rose 2.7% from the same time a year ago to around $1,900, Zillow found in an analysis.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026
"This year alone, it's upwards of $4.5 million to $5 million in additional costs," Rende said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
The men who made the Parthenon, they built upwards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“Dunno,” said Harry, lying back on his bed fully clothed and staring blankly upwards.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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