upwards

/ˈʌpwərdz/
adverb
  1. Toward a higher position, level, or amount.
    • The balloon floated upwards into the sky.
    • She climbed upwards along the steep trail.
    • Prices have been moving upwards for months.
  2. Used to indicate a minimum or approximate number (often with 'of').
    • He spent upwards of two hours waiting in line.
    • The concert attracted upwards of ten thousand fans.
    • The project cost upwards of a million dollars.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Moving or directed toward a higher position.
    • The upward trend in sales continued this quarter.
    • She made an upward motion with her hand.
    • The upward slope of the road made cycling difficult.
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