uphill1 adjectiveuphill2 adverb
uphillup‧hill1 /ˌʌpˈhɪl◂/ adjective 
ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
Collocations- Dole faces an uphill battle in the state-by-state electoral vote battle.
- The opposite applies if the ball is above my feet, or I am hitting from an uphill lie.
- The second shot on the second, another long par-four, called for an uphill shot to a blind green.
- Unless you have a goal your learning will be an uphill struggle.
- While critics of his decision gained momentum Thursday, the record shows they face an uphill battle.
- Yet it will be an uphill struggle.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an uphill battle
Phrases (=one that is very difficult)· For most people losing weight is an uphill battle.
► an uphill slope· It is harder to land on an uphill slope.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► battle· Video-Taped report follows Voice over Oxford's uphill battle against relegation continues tomorrow at Barnsley.· Strickland, a strong environmentalist, is in an uphill battle against Rep.· Replacing a system of retribution with one of restorative justice is, however, an uphill battle.· However, each parlor faces an uphill battle because the city hired a financial consulting firm to review the applications.· Mr Kravchuk and his government face an uphill battle to push the arms treaties through parliament.· While critics of his decision gained momentum Thursday, the record shows they face an uphill battle.· Kopp said he faced an uphill battle in winning approval for the bill.· Smith said gay-rights advocates still believe they are fighting an uphill battle in opposing the bill.
► fight· Archer will face an uphill fight, however.· It is an uphill fight, since 218 of the 435 representatives must sign.
► struggle· It proved to be an uphill struggle, and was far from successful.· Dole, who arrived in San Diego Monday, still faces an uphill struggle in the state.· Yet it will be an uphill struggle.· But it has been an uphill struggle.· Unless you have a goal your learning will be an uphill struggle.· It's been an uphill struggle out there.· For most players it will be an uphill struggle but for some one, it will represent the summit of his career.
► task· An uphill task for the blind mountaineers.· Voice over Police are hoping to trace original owners but admit it's an uphill task.· Ray Hankin's got a real uphill task now.· Hunting still faces an uphill task but, backed by a yield of 7.6 p.c., the shares are worth staying with.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► an uphill struggle/battle/task etc
1towards the top of a hill OPP downhill: - However, each parlor faces an uphill battle because the city hired a financial consulting firm to review the applications.
- It proved to be an uphill struggle, and was far from successful.
- Kopp said he faced an uphill battle in winning approval for the bill.
- Rehabilitation will be an uphill struggle.
- Smith said gay-rights advocates still believe they are fighting an uphill battle in opposing the bill.
- Unless you have a goal your learning will be an uphill struggle.
- Voice over Police are hoping to trace original owners but admit it's an uphill task.
- While critics of his decision gained momentum Thursday, the record shows they face an uphill battle.
an uphill climb2 an uphill struggle/battle/task etc something that is very difficult to do and needs a lot of effort and determinationuphill1 adjectiveuphill2 adverb
uphilluphill2 adverb ExamplesEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
Thesaurus- I don't like cycling uphill.
- Our guide led us uphill along a steep trail.
- The children were running uphill towards the house.
- The water had to be pumped uphill.
- As she turned uphill, a dark-red Daimler slid by, and blew its horn at her.
- He looked back once, then fought free of the crowd and stumbled uphill beyond the streets, toward the heath.
- Once through it bear slightly right and uphill to a kissing gate and a lane where you turn right.
- The idea was to charge for the actual cost of delivering the water, since pumping uphill is expensive.
- Walking uphill and into the wind, with the forty-pound bag on your back, you felt like you needed a push.
- Windows 95 runs like molasses uphill in January.
Longman Language Activatormoving up to a higher place► up
Collocations · The car went slowly up the hill.· Lee gets out of breath just going up the stairs.· There's a great view from the top - you should go up and have a look.up to/into/onto/over/at etc · The fire sent clouds of smoke up into the sky.· Don't let the cat jump up onto the table.· We made our way up to the top of the mountain.straight up · Serena was so scared she jumped straight up in the air.up and down · Pain was running up and down both his legs.
► upwards also upward American towards a higher position, especially towards the sky: · Alan grabbed hold of the ledge and began to climb upward.· A few snowflakes fell toward the ground, then blew upward with the next gust of wind.· The lighter material floats upwards, carrying heat to the surface of the liquid.
► uphill towards a higher position by means of a road or path that goes up a hill: · I don't like cycling uphill.· The children were running uphill towards the house.· Our guide led us uphill along a steep trail.
► upstairs towards a higher floor in a building by means of stairs: · Lucy came rushing upstairs after her sister.· Don't go upstairs - Mom's still getting dressed.· Flora watched Mrs Brown staggering upstairs with a heavy tray.
► higher and higher if something moves higher and higher , it continues to move towards a higher position in the sky: · The moon rose higher and higher.· The kite went higher and higher into the sky.· I watched as the birds flew higher and higher, grew smaller, and then disappeared.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► an uphill battle
towards the top of a hill OPP downhill: (=one that is very difficult)· For most people losing weight is an uphill battle.
► an uphill slope· It is harder to land on an uphill slope.
The road twists uphill.