I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: up (IV) + hill, n.
: rising ground : ascent
on the uphill our pace was dragging and stiff — Eve Langley
II. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb
Etymology: up (IV) + hill, n.
1. : upward on a hill or incline
the heavy material … is guided uphill — A.M.Gaudin
these side streets lay uphill — Sacheverell Sitwell
2. : against difficulties
seemed to be talking uphill — Willa Cather
III. adjective
1. : situated on elevated ground
an uphill city
2. : ascending or directed toward higher ground : going up
the trail was uphill and steep — Zane Grey
3.
a. : presenting difficulties : requiring much effort : difficult , laborious
the uphill fight for the abolition of slavery — London Calling
the conversation was all uphill — Irwin Shaw
b. : struggling against difficulties