Upwards

Word UPWARDS
Character 7
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈʌpwədz/

Definitions and meanings of "Upwards"

What do we mean by upwards?

Towards a higher place; towards what is above.

To a higher figure or amount.

Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc.

Backwards in time, into the past.

To or into later life.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Upwards

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The word "upwards" in example sentences

Took a little time, but as these things have a way of doing, the “news” percolated upwards from the blogs to the attention of the mainstream Right Wing noise-makers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

We have conducted our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs for parents in upwards of 150 public schools; as well as having more than 400 teachers earn masters credits upon completion of our Leadership Training for Teachers and Administrators. ❋ Marc Rosenbaum (2010)

In the past two weeks i have seen in upwards of 50 deer on a maine island, there is even more hope still. ❋ Unknown (2009)

A Russian cross country team projected to win upwards of seven medals delivered four. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This sign resembles the Sign of Preservation with the exception that the hand pointing upwards is not squared at an angle and not pointing to the sky. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But when their theories start to seep upwards from the Michelle Malkins and David Lowmans of the world to the Curt Bradleys and the Jack Goldsmiths, it's a worrisome moment, and should be corrected. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Using fuel to pump water for the plants upwards is not green. ❋ Unknown (2008)

But "most of those members considered that the accumulation of news over recent months had probably shifted the balance of risks to inflation in the medium term upwards," the minutes stated. ❋ Natasha Brereton (2010)

The new fossil also sheds some light on another mystery of pterosaur evolution – whether pterosaurs began to fly upwards from the ground, or whether they first climbed into trees and then began to glide downwards. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I estimated it drawing in upwards of $180 Million, but we'll see. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Every male ‘traveller’ from age 14 upwards is a cocaine addict. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2008)

In it's 4th year, the Field & Stream Total Outdoorsman Challenge presented by Jack Daniel's calls on all outdoorsmen to enter to compete for the opportunity to win upwards of $25,000 in cash and prizes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Chavez 'political philosophy has dangerously been to inculcate an awareness in the grassroots citizens of Venezuela to take charge of their own destinies; to form local councils to act in their name upwards through a chain of comand to the very top of the nation -- himself -- the better to reflect the democratic will of his people and to serve them to the best of his ability. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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