UPWARD

I. adverb or ~s Date: before 12th century 1. in a direction from lower to higher , b. toward the source (as of a river), toward the interior (as of a region), in a higher position , in the upper parts ; toward the head ; above , toward a higher or better condition or level , 3. to an indefinitely greater amount, figure, or rank , toward a greater amount or higher number, degree, or rate , toward or into later years , II. adjective Date: 15th century directed toward or situated in a higher place or level ; ascending , rising to a higher pitch, ~ly adverb ~ness noun