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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.
向上, 增加, 起床, 结束, 向上移动, 出现, 准备好
Up meanings in Chinese
向上
Example:
He looked up at the sky.
他抬头看着天空。
The balloon floated up into the air.
气球飘到了空中。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Describing direction or position.
Note: This meaning is often used to indicate an upward direction.
增加
Example:
The prices went up last month.
上个月价格上涨了。
You need to step up your game.
你需要提高你的水平。
Usage: informalContext: Talking about increases or improvements.
Note: This meaning can refer to both physical quantities and abstract concepts.
起床
Example:
I usually get up at 7 AM.
我通常在早上七点起床。
It's time to get up and start the day.
该起床开始新的一天了。
Usage: informalContext: Referring to the act of rising from bed.
Note: This usage is very common in everyday conversation.
结束
Example:
The meeting is wrapping up now.
会议现在快要结束了。
Let's wrap this project up.
让我们把这个项目结束吧。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Indicating the conclusion of an event or activity.
Note: Often used in professional settings.
向上移动
Example:
Please move the chair up.
请把椅子移动到上面。
She pushed the volume up on the radio.
她把收音机的音量调高了。
Usage: informalContext: Describing movement to a higher position or level.
Note: This meaning can apply to physical objects as well as metaphorical concepts.
出现
Example:
He finally showed up to the party.
他终于出现在派对上了。
New problems keep coming up.
新的问题不断出现。
Usage: informalContext: Referring to someone or something appearing or becoming visible.
Note: This usage is common in casual conversations.
准备好
Example:
Are you all set up for the presentation?
你准备好做演示了吗？
We need to set up the equipment.
我们需要准备好设备。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Indicating readiness or organization.
Note: Often used in contexts involving events or tasks.
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.
气球正在上升。
Please come up to my office.
请到我的办公室来。
The price of the stock is going up.
股票的价格正在上涨。
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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