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English - Portuguese (Br)
Up
əp
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
haut, lever, ouvrir, réveiller, finir, augmenter, en avant
Up meanings in Portuguese
haut
Example:
The cat is up on the roof.
Le chat est sur le toit.
Please raise your hand up.
Veuillez lever la main.
Usage: informalContext: Physical position or elevation
Note: Used to describe something that is higher in position.
lever
Example:
I need to up my game.
Je dois améliorer mon jeu.
They need to up their efforts.
Ils doivent augmenter leurs efforts.
Usage: informalContext: Increasing or improving something
Note: Commonly used in contexts where someone is encouraged to improve performance or effort.
ouvrir
Example:
Can you up the window?
Peux-tu ouvrir la fenêtre ?
He upped the lid to see inside.
Il a ouvert le couvercle pour voir à l'intérieur.
Usage: informalContext: Action of opening
Note: Used in casual speech when referring to opening something.
réveiller
Example:
I have to get up early tomorrow.
Je dois me réveiller tôt demain.
She woke up feeling refreshed.
Elle s'est réveillée en se sentant rafraîchie.
Usage: informalContext: Waking or rising from sleep
Note: Often used in relation to waking from sleep or rising from a lying position.
finir
Example:
I want to wrap this project up today.
Je veux terminer ce projet aujourd'hui.
Let's up the discussion.
Terminons la discussion.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Completing or finishing something
Note: Often used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate the completion of a task.
augmenter
Example:
He upped the price of the tickets.
Il a augmenté le prix des billets.
They decided to up the budget.
Ils ont décidé d'augmenter le budget.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Increasing quantity or size
Note: Used in business and financial contexts to describe increases in numbers or amounts.
en avant
Example:
We need to move up the meeting.
Nous devons avancer la réunion.
They decided to push up the deadline.
Ils ont décidé d'avancer la date limite.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Changing a time or schedule to an earlier point
Note: Commonly used in professional settings to discuss scheduling.
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.
Le ballon monte.
Please come up to my office.
Veuillez monter à mon bureau.
The price of the stock is going up.
Le prix de l'action monte.
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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