UPWARD


Meaning of UPWARD in English

1.

An ~ movement or look is directed towards a higher place or a higher level.

She started once again on the steep ~ climb...

She gave him a quick, ~ look, then lowered her eyes.

? downward

ADJ: ADJ n

2.

If you refer to an ~ trend or an ~ spiral, you mean that something is increasing in quantity or price.

...the Army’s concern that the ~ trend in the numbers avoiding military service may continue...

? downward

ADJ: ADJ n

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