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Definition up- in American English

up- prefix

prefix
/ʌp/
1

in or going toward a position that is higher or farther north: used with some adjectives, nouns, and adverbs

Example

She went upstairs.

Example

upstate New York

Synonyms and related words
ahead around clockwise a- aero- Afro-
2

more modern or fashionable: used with some adjectives, nouns, and verbs

Example

an upscale vacation rental (=expensive and of high quality)

Example

a computer upgrade

Synonyms and related words
modern contemporary advanced
3

happier, or more exciting: used with some adjectives, nouns, and verbs

Example

She seems much more upbeat (=much happier).

Example

I was uplifted by the experience.

Synonyms and related words
a- aero- Afro-
Example

He uprooted his family and moved to Canada.

Synonyms and related words
a- aero- Afro-
Definition up- in American English

Related Words

Words related to up-:

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