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Up
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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.
sus, în sus, încheiat, în sus, în creștere, înălțare, ridicare, a termina, întreg, complet
Up meanings in Romanian
sus
Example:
The cat is up on the roof.
Pisica este sus pe acoperiș.
I climbed up the stairs.
Am urcat sus pe scări.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate a higher position or direction.
Note: This meaning is often used in both physical and abstract contexts.
în sus
Example:
Please look up at the sky.
Te rog să te uiți în sus la cer.
He pointed up to the stars.
El a arătat în sus spre stele.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used when directing someone's gaze or attention upwards.
Note: This expression emphasizes the direction of looking.
încheiat
Example:
The meeting is up.
Întâlnirea s-a încheiat.
Time's up! You need to submit your test.
Timpul s-a încheiat! Trebuie să predai testul.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate the end of a period or event.
Note: Often used in contexts like meetings, games, or time limits.
în sus, în creștere
Example:
The prices are going up.
Prețurile sunt în creștere.
Sales went up last month.
Vânzările au crescut luna trecută.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to indicate an increase or improvement.
Note: This meaning is frequently used in business and economics.
înălțare, ridicare
Example:
They raised the flag up high.
Au ridicat steagul sus.
Lift your hands up!
Ridică-ți mâinile sus!
Usage: informalContext: Often used in commands or encouragements.
Note: This meaning conveys a sense of elevation or lifting.
a termina
Example:
I need to wrap this project up.
Trebuie să finalizez acest proiect.
Let's wrap it up for today.
Să încheiem pentru astăzi.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when concluding tasks or discussions.
Note: This usage is common in both casual and professional settings.
întreg, complet
Example:
He is all dressed up for the party.
Este complet îmbrăcat pentru petrecere.
She is all set up for her presentation.
Ea este pregătită complet pentru prezentare.
Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate being fully prepared or equipped.
Note: This expression emphasizes readiness or completeness.
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.
Balonul se ridică.
Please come up to my office.
Te rog să vii la biroul meu.
The price of the stock is going up.
Prețul acțiunilor crește.
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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