upwards
IPA: ˈʌpwɝdz
adverb
- Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.
- To a higher figure or amount.
- Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc.
- Backwards in time, into the past.
- To or into later life.
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Examples of "upwards" in Sentences
- A Russian cross country team projected to win upwards of seven medals delivered four.
- In the past two weeks i have seen in upwards of 50 deer on a maine island, there is even more hope still.
- This sign resembles the Sign of Preservation with the exception that the hand pointing upwards is not squared at an angle and not pointing to the sky.
- Took a little time, but as these things have a way of doing, the “news” percolated upwards from the blogs to the attention of the mainstream Right Wing noise-makers.
- We have conducted our Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs for parents in upwards of 150 public schools; as well as having more than 400 teachers earn masters credits upon completion of our Leadership Training for Teachers and Administrators.
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