Definition of "up"
- adverb
Away from the centre of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
Thoroughly, completely.
North.
Higher in pitch.
Larger, greater:.
Traditional term for the direction leading to the principal terminus, towards milepost zero.
Against the wind or current.
In a positive vertical direction.
Relatively close to the batsman.
Without the use of additional ice.
Towards Cambridge or Oxford.
- preposition
Toward the top of.
Toward the center, source, or main point of reference; toward the end at which something is attached.
Further along (in any direction).
Into or out of one's possession or consideration.
From south to north of.
- adjective
Awake.
Finished, to an end.
In a good mood.
Willing; ready.
Next in a sequence.
Happening; new.
Facing upwards; facing toward the top.
Standing.
On a higher level.
Available; made public.
Of a person, informed about; abreast of; current.
Functional; working.
Traveling towards a major terminus.
Headed, or designated for going, upward, as an escalator, stairway, elevator etc.
Served chilled and strained into a stemmed glass.
Erect.
Above the horizon, in the sky (i.e. during daytime or night-time).
Well-known; renowned.
- noun
The direction opposed to the pull of gravity.
A positive thing.
- verb
To increase or raise.
To promote.
To act suddenly, usually with another verb.
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