Definition of Upward

moving towards a higher place

Examples of Upward in a sentence

We continued to climb upward, only stopping when we reached the building’s top floor.  🔊

The firefighter became more nervous as he moved upward towards the top of the ladder.  🔊

Placing his cards upward, the poker player showed that he had two aces.  🔊

The ill child’s fever climbed upward and did not break until she was given medicine.  🔊

Upward movement of the plant is caused by the stem growing towards the sun.  🔊

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