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What is another word for Upward? – 138 Upward Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ascending rising upwardly increasing higher lofty elevated aloft upwards skyward heavenward upwardly mobile ascending mounting climbing soaring surging lifting raising elevating heightening amplifying augmenting upgrading advancing progressing improving higher-ranking superior upper overhead above upwards lofty high-reaching towering uppermost topmost highest uppermost supreme paramount dominant lofty elevated proud haughty lofty sky-high cloud-high high-flying high-soaring high-reaching upward-trending ascending rising growing expanding swelling ballooning inflating increasing intensifying strengthening fortifying enhancing heightening deepening widening broadening extending lengthening stretching climbing scaling surmounting overcoming conquering vanquishing triumphant victorious successful thriving flourishing prospering booming blooming blossoming

    Meaning of Upward

    The primary meaning of the word "Upward" is relating to or directed towards a higher place or position.

    Definitions

    • Relating to or directed towards a higher place or position
    • Moving or extending upwards
    • Increasing or improving in amount, degree, or intensity
    • Relating to or denoting a movement or direction that is upwards

    Etymology of Upward

    The word "Upward" has its roots in Old English words "up" and "weard", with "up" meaning "to a higher position" and "weard" meaning "direction" or "way"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe movement or direction towards a higher place or position
    Over time, the word has evolved to include meanings related to improvement, increase, or advancement

    Example Uses

    • The company's upward trend in sales is a result of their innovative marketing strategy
    • The balloon soared upward into the sky
    • The upward spiral staircase led to the top floor of the building
    • The upward momentum of the team's performance was impressive
    • The upward curve of the graph showed a significant increase in productivity

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    downward descending falling dropping sinking lowering decreasing reducing diminishing lessening declining sinking plummeting tumbling crashing collapsing downsizing downgrading deteriorating worsening sinking foundering capsizing downbeat gloomy dismal bleak depressing discouraging disheartening downward-trending declining decreasing waning ebbing receding subsiding abating slowing slackening flagging fading dying losing failing flopping bombing tanking sinking drowning