upwards
adverb /ˈʌpwədz/
/ˈʌpwərdz/
(especially British English) (also upward especially in North American English)
- Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards.
- We were moving upwards at an incredible speed.
- A flight of steps led upwards to the front door.
- He was pointing upwards at the roof.
- The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement.
- towards a higher amount or price
- Bad weather forced the price of fruit upwards.
- The budget has been revised upwards.
- upwards of something more than the amount or number mentioned
- You should expect to pay upwards of £50 for a hotel room.