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Definition upwards in British English

upwards adverb

adverb
/ˈʌpwə(r)dz/
1

towards a higher position

Example

She glanced upwards at the screen.

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2

towards a higher or more important level

Example

The initial estimate has been revised upwards.

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3

more than a particular number or amount

Example

Expect to spend upwards of £40 a day on food.

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Definition upwards in British English