upwards
/ˈʌpwədz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.
Adverb
Examples
look upwards
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To a higher figure or amount.
Adverb
Examples
Prices are moving steadily upwards.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “upwards” mean?
Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.
Is “upwards” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.