upward
gb/ˈʌpwɚd/ us/ˈʌpwɚd/
A2
English
~ 3700
felfelé, emelkedő, felfelé irányuló, felfelé vezető
A2
1
felfelé
A1
Usage pattern:
move [something] upward
The balloon drifted upward into the sky.
A léggömb felfelé sodródott az ég felé.
She tilted her head upward to see the stars.
Felfelé billentette a fejét, hogy lássa a csillagokat.
Smoke rose steadily upward from the chimney.
The plane climbed upward through the clouds.
He looked upward at the tall building.
Learner examples
The bird flew upward.
A madár felfelé repült.
He looked upward at the tree.
Felfelé nézett a fára.
The smoke went upward.
The ball moved upward.
She walked upward on the hill.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'upward' (direction) with 'upwards' (direction, more common in British English). Both are correct but style differs.
Meaning
Toward a higher place or level
Collocations
look upward
|move upward
|push upward
|rise upward
|tilt upward
Synonyms
upwards (Very similar meaning; 'upwards' is more common in British English, while 'upward' is slightly more formal or American.)
Antonyms
downward (Indicates movement toward a lower place, the opposite of 'upward'.)
Themes
movement
|directions
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Going toward a higher place or position.
In a direction toward a higher place, position, or level.
B1
2
There has been an upward trend in sales this year.
Idén az eladások emelkedő tendenciát mutattak.
The path had an upward slope.
Az ösvény emelkedő volt.
The graph shows an upward curve.
He gave her an upward glance.
The rocket took an upward path into space.
Learner examples
The road has an upward slope.
Az út emelkedő.
Sales show an upward trend.
Az eladások emelkedő tendenciát mutatnak.
He made an upward move in his career.
The arrow points in an upward direction.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'upward' as an adjective with 'upwards' which is only adverbial.
Meaning
Directed toward a higher place or level
Collocations
upward trend
|upward slope
|upward movement
|upward force
Synonyms
ascending (More formal and often used for gradual rise or movement.)
Antonyms
downward (Indicates direction toward a lower position.)
Themes
movement
|directions
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Going in the direction of higher place or level.
Pointing, facing, or leading toward a higher place, position, or level.
Grammar
Dictionary form
upward
IPA
GB/ˈʌpwɚd/
US/ˈʌpwɚd/
Syllables & stress
up - ward (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (up)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: upward
Word family
Expressions
look upward
1/lˈʊk ˈʌpwɚd/
fixed phrase
Direct eyes toward a higher position
To move your eyes to look at something above you.
Examples
- She looked upward at the tall building.
- He looked upward to watch the birds flying overhead.
upward trend
2/ˈʌpwɚd tɹˈɛnd/
fixed phrase
A general increase over time
A change that is going up over time.
Examples
- House prices have been on an upward trend for years.
- The data shows an upward trend in productivity.
upward mobility
3/ˈʌpwɚd moʊbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
Ability to improve social status
The chance for someone to move to a better job or higher social class.
Examples
- Education is often seen as a key to upward mobility.
- They saw college as their path to upward mobility.
- The new policy aims to promote upward mobility in rural areas.
- The company offers clear career ladders and real upward mobility.
- Upward mobility is limited for workers in low-paid service jobs.