up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Facing upwards.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Turn the cloth over so that the patterned side is up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
On or at a physically higher level.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Headed or designated to go upward (as an escalator, stairway, elevator etc.) or toward (as a run-up).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “up” mean?
Facing upwards.
Is “up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.