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Definition uphill in British English

uphill adjective

adjective
/ˈʌphɪl/
1

towards the top of a slope or a hill

Example

a steep uphill climb

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2

difficult to do or to achieve

Example

The Opposition face an uphill struggle to win back voters.

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Definition uphill in British English