upwardsup‧wards /ˈʌpwədz $ -wərdz-/ ●●○ (also upward especially American English) adverb 
Pointing upwards, he indicated a large nest high in the tree. The path began to climb steeply upwards.2increasing to a higher level OPP downwards: The expected rate of inflation was revised upwards. Prices are moving upwards again.3more than a particular amount, time etc SYN over: children of 14 and upwards The meeting was attended by upwards of (=over) 500 people.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A copy of the book lay on the table, its cover facing upwards.
- The lighter material floats upwards, carrying heat to the surface of the liquid.
- Before he left the bell tower his eyes were drawn upwards.
- It was already off the deck and bearing them smoothly upwards.
- Open your fists and as you breathe out, slowly through your mouth, push your palms forward, fingers upwards.
- She tilted her chin upwards and put on her loftiest expression.
- The tails should tilt slightly upwards.
- You know my Wednesday night soup deal has got so it draws upwards of thirty or more at a time.
Longman Language Activatormore than a number, amount, age etc
more than a number or amount: more than: · I've been working here for more than fifteen years.· More than 50,000 people attended the concert, which was held in Central Park.much more/far more/a lot more/even more: · Rented accommodation costs much more in New York.· Sales executives earn about $200,000 a year, and those higher up the ladder can earn a lot more.no more than/not more than: · The discussion lasted no more than 30 minutes.10/100/$50 etc more: · It's a better hotel, but it costs about £50 more than the other one.or more: · He could receive a prison sentence of five years or more.
more than that number or amount - use this especially when it is not important to say exactly how much more: · I had to wait over half an hour for the train this morning.· We receive over 2,000 applications a year.· It's hot out there - I'd say it's over 90.just over (=slightly over): · She weighs just over 180 pounds.well over/way over (=a lot more) informal: · Well over 30 schools took part in the fund-raising walk.· She was driving way over the speed limit.3/10/12 etc and over (=including and over a particular age): · NCI recommends that women aged 40 years and over are checked every two years.
more than a number or level on a scale that can be exactly measured: · The temperature is about 2 degrees above zero.just above (=slightly above): · High speed trains average just above 150 mph.well/way above (=a lot more) informal: · The government promised to increase teachers' pay well above the rate of inflation.above average (=more than usual): · All the students in the group were found to have above average IQ scores.3/10/12 etc and above (=including and above a particular figure): · A score of 70 and above indicates good spatial and map-reading skills.
formal more than a particular number or amount, especially a number: · Scientists have discovered eight craters on Venus with diameters greater than 100 km.· Imagine a device that could send a signal at a speed greater than the speed of light. be greater than: · Economic growth this year is predicted to be greater than 1.5%.be much/far/even greater than: · By the 1940s, the volume of domestic trade was much greater than trade with other countries.
more than another number, amount, age etc - use this especially when the other number etc is a particular level or limit: · Inflation has now risen beyond the acceptable level of 5%.· In a number of professions, it is possible to continue working beyond retirement age.
formal more than an amount or number - used especially in official documents, instructions, or reports: · The cyclone was travelling at speeds in excess of 21 mph.be in excess of: · The population is now estimated to be in excess of 40 million.well in excess of (=a lot more) informal: · The fire has caused well in excess of $500,000 worth of damage.
also upward of American use this when the number or amount you mention is the lower limit, and there is possibly even more than that: · The Reynolds collection is valued at upward of $20 million. 10/$300/5 years etc and upwards: · The performance is suitable for children of 7 years and upwards.
: 10/100/1,500 etc plus at least 10, 100 etc and more than that: · The drugs have a street value of $30,000 plus.· It took me three hours to back up the computer's 400-plus megabyte memory.
looking, facing, or pointing upwards also upward American · He held the palms of his hands upward as if he were asking forgiveness.· A copy of the book lay on the table, its cover facing upwards.· All eyes were turned upward toward the man standing on the ledge.
use this to say where someone or something is looking, facing, or pointing: · Caroline looked up and laughed.up at/into/from etc: · The boy turned and stared up at her.· The receptionist hardly looked up from her book when I came in the office.· We stood there for a moment, gazing up into the snow-covered branches of the tree.straight up: · He was pointing his rifle straight up in the air.
if someone or something is lying face-up , they are lying with their face pointing upwards: · Police found the body lying face-up in the hall.· He put all his cards face-up on the table.
moving up to a higher place · 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 THE ENTRY children of 14 and upwards The meeting was attended by upwards of (=over) 500 people.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES With exports strong, the business is moving onwards and upwards.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSVERB
children of 14 and upwards The meeting was attended by upwards of (=over) 500 people. With exports strong, the business is moving onwards and upwards.· The masts extend upwards to support the central roof and are joined together with three stages of horseshoe timber arches and timber boarding.· The truncated cone, which extends upwards through this cupola, is the original roof.
· You now have the cards with all of them facing upwards except the top one.· Twisting your wrists forwards, turn your hands upside down so that your palms face upwards and your thumbs point away from you. 9.· With palms facing upwards, take your arms behind you and hold them as high as possible.· Pull your arms back towards each other 50 times, with palms facing upwards.· With palms facing upwards, take your arms behind you and pull them towards each other 30 times.
· He gazed upwards until a lace curtain flicked back and he realised an elderly woman with white hair was studying him suspiciously.· She was still gazing upwards anxiously when Felipe reappeared, and this time he was climbing down.
· Looking around the stable he at first failed to see Seb, until he looked upwards.· There was a sound above me, and I looked upwards.· She must be riddled, her warm juices all spilled for looking upwards too early into the dawn, leafy with parachutes.· Questioning each other, they milled around, looking upwards with tired eyes.· When you look outwards, you must also look upwards to see people.· When we looked upwards again, we were amazed to see all three Fulmars still flying but firing emergency landing signals.· The young fish settles on the bottom, with both its eyes looking upwards, a strange Picasso-like vision.
· The weight of the roof pushed the pillars down and the resulting pressure also forced the floor to buckle and move upwards.· Speed had dropped back and Wallace moved upwards in the second half.· As they move upwards they lose their nuclei and synthesize the special proteins like keratin that give the skin its protective toughness.· This is caused by condensation in the air which moves upwards as the temperature at lower altitudes rises.· As the magma rises towards the surface the confining pressure drops and gas bubbles begin to form and move upwards.· Indeed the whole colour market is rapidly moving upwards beyond the reach of the amateur following Adobe's tie-up with Scitex.
· Some of the driving force is lost by D pointing upwards.· One had fifteen segments, a trunk in front of its mouth and five eyes, including one pointing upwards.· In this instance, the jaws should be held together with the nose pointing upwards.
· The forecasts for earnings per share this year and in 1994 have been revised upwards to just under 15%.· These expectations have been revised upwards to 27 %.· Skoda plans to produce 300,000 Fabias a year, but that figure could be revised upwards.· But benefits were regularly revised upwards to similar effect elsewhere.· Second quarter figures had to be revised upwards by more than one percentage point from the estimate of 10.3%.· Next year's growth forecast has also been revised upwards, but only from 2.3 percent to 2.4 percent.
· His face was the usual grey colour, his mouth was open and his eyes were staring upwards.· He forced himself to stare upwards again.· Then he stared upwards over the ant-hills, to the open down rising above.· We lie on our backs staring upwards, our eyes and throats dry.· The windows are its eyes, she thought, staring upwards.
· Gently stretch upwards for 15 counts.· This time, gently stretch upwards for 10 counts, trying to pull up a bit further with each count.· Bellagio is all cobbled alleyways, stretching upwards and away from the lakeside.
· Gary stops his chanting and looks at me, his eyes turned upwards from his locked position.· Around the bar, the sweating, red and white faces of the male tourists turn upwards in salacious worship.· Her face was turned upwards towards the night sky.
· However, this area is tender, so be gentle. 2 Work upwards when brushing the rear legs.· Work upwards, using zig-zag motion 8.· The process was repeated by starting at the bottom and working upwards.· If you're not sure about your standard, do yourself a favour-start at the bottom and work upwards.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1moving or pointing towards a higher position OPP downwards: - He fell across the wall, twisting, face up.
- If convicted, they face up to a year in jail and up to a $ 2, 500 fine.
- If found guilty, he could face up to two years in jail.
- It took time until she could face up to it.
- Sabit Brokaj of the Socialist Party faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
- We must face up to this.
- With palms facing upwards, take your arms behind you and hold them as high as possible.
- With palms facing upwards, take your arms behind you and pull them towards each other 35 times.
- After the last recession ended, unemployment climbed onwards and upwards for another five years.
- And set off, onwards and upwards.
Pointing upwards, he indicated a large nest high in the tree. The path began to climb steeply upwards.2increasing to a higher level OPP downwards: The expected rate of inflation was revised upwards. Prices are moving upwards again.3more than a particular amount, time etc SYN over: children of 14 and upwards The meeting was attended by upwards of (=over) 500 people.