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Up

əp
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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fel, feljebb, meg, fölötti, felszínre

Up meanings in Hungarian

fel

Example:
She looked up at the sky.
Fölé nézett az égre.
He held the book up high.
Fölé emelte a könyvet.
Usage: informalContext: Physical position or direction
Note: Used to indicate a higher position or direction.

feljebb

Example:
The price went up.
Az ár feljebb ment.
The temperature is going up.
A hőmérséklet feljebb megy.
Usage: informalContext: Indicating an increase
Note: Commonly used in the context of prices, temperatures, or levels.

meg

Example:
I will wake you up.
Föl foglak ébreszteni.
Let's clean up the room.
Takarítsuk meg a szobát.
Usage: informalContext: Completion of an action
Note: Often used as a particle to indicate the completion of an action.

fölötti

Example:
He is up for a promotion.
Fölöttese által javasolt a kinevezésre.
She is up for election.
Fölötti választásra jelölték.
Usage: formalContext: Indicating readiness or suitability
Note: Used in contexts of competition or eligibility.

felszínre

Example:
The truth will come up.
Az igazság felszínre fog kerülni.
New ideas come up during discussions.
Új ötletek kerülnek felszínre a megbeszélések során.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Emergence or revelation
Note: Used to indicate that something is revealed or becomes apparent.

Up's synonyms

Above

Above means at a higher level or position than something else.
Example: The painting hung above the fireplace.
Note: While 'up' generally indicates a direction towards a higher position, 'above' specifically refers to a position directly over something else.

Skyward

Skyward means toward the sky or in an upward direction.
Example: The balloons floated skyward into the clouds.
Note: Similar to 'up' in indicating upward movement, 'skyward' emphasizes the direction towards the sky.

Elevated

Elevated means raised to a higher level or position.
Example: The platform was elevated above the ground.
Note: Unlike 'up' which is a general direction, 'elevated' specifically refers to something being raised to a higher level.

Upward

Upward means moving or facing in a direction toward a higher position.
Example: The arrow flew upward into the sky.
Note: Similar to 'up' in indicating upward movement, 'upward' emphasizes the direction of movement towards a higher position.

Up expressions, common phrases

Up to

Means 'as far as' or 'until,' often used to indicate a limit or maximum.
Example: You can choose any dessert up to $10.
Note: The phrase 'up to' implies a boundary or restriction, unlike just 'up' which indicates a direction.

Wake up

To stop sleeping and become conscious.
Example: I need to wake up early for work tomorrow.
Note: While 'up' can just indicate a direction, 'wake up' specifically refers to the action of rousing from sleep.

Make up

To reconcile or resolve a disagreement.
Example: They need to make up after their argument.
Note: Unlike 'up' which is often used for direction, 'make up' involves the act of resolving or restoring a relationship.

Look up

To search for information or a definition.
Example: I'll look up that word in the dictionary.
Note: While 'up' can indicate a physical direction, 'look up' entails seeking information or knowledge.

Cheer up

To make someone feel happier or more positive.
Example: I brought you some flowers to cheer you up.
Note: Unlike 'up' which often signifies a spatial movement, 'cheer up' involves boosting someone's mood or spirits.

Back up

To make a copy of data as a precaution against loss.
Example: Remember to back up your files regularly to avoid losing them.
Note: While 'up' can denote an upward direction, 'back up' refers to creating a duplicate or safeguarding data.

Shut up

A rude way of telling someone to stop talking.
Example: Please shut up, I'm trying to concentrate.
Note: Unlike 'up' which often indicates an upward movement, 'shut up' is a command to cease speaking.

Up everyday (slang) expressions

Up for grabs

This phrase means something is available for anyone to take or claim.
Example: The last piece of cake is up for grabs, whoever gets there first can have it.
Note: The original word 'up' refers to a direction or movement, while 'up for grabs' implies availability or opportunity.

Up in the air

This phrase means something is uncertain or undecided.
Example: The decision is still up in the air, we haven't finalized anything yet.
Note: The original word 'up' denotes a higher position, while 'up in the air' signifies uncertainty.

Up the ante

To increase the stakes or raise the level of a situation.
Example: To attract more players, the casino decided to up the ante in their poker game.
Note: The original word 'up' indicates an upward direction, while 'up the ante' refers to escalating a situation.

Up the creek without a paddle

To be in a difficult or challenging situation without any means of help or control.
Example: If we miss the last bus, we'll be up the creek without a paddle.
Note: The original word 'up' relates to a higher position, while 'up the creek without a paddle' describes being in a helpless situation.

Up to snuff

Meeting a certain standard or being satisfactory in quality.
Example: His performance needs to be up to snuff if he wants to keep his job.
Note: The original word 'up' denotes an upward direction, while 'up to snuff' indicates meeting a standard or requirement.

Up one's sleeve

To have a secret plan or alternative strategy.
Example: She always has a trick up her sleeve when it comes to solving problems.
Note: The original word 'up' refers to a higher position, while 'up one's sleeve' implies having a hidden or secret plan.

Upshot

The final result or conclusion of a situation.
Example: The upshot of the meeting was that we all had to work overtime this weekend.
Note: The original word 'up' relates to a higher position, while 'upshot' refers to the final outcome or consequence.

Up - Examples

The balloon is going up.
A léggömb felfelé megy.
Please come up to my office.
Kérem, jöjjön fel az irodámhoz.
The price of the stock is going up.
A részvény ára emelkedik.

Up grammar

Up - Adverb (Adverb) / Adverb (Adverb)
Lemma: up
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): up
Adverb (Adverb): up
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): ups
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): up
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): upped
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): upped
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): upping
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): ups
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): up
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): up
Syllables, Separation and Stress
up Contains 1 syllables: up
Phonetic transcription: ˈəp
up , ˈəp (The red syllable is stressed)

Up - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
up: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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