Upward | Mean of upward in English Dictionary

/ˈʌpwɚd/

• from a lower place or level to a higher place or level
1. The road gradually rose upward.
2. The temperature is heading upward. [=it is getting hotter]
• toward the ceiling, sky, etc.
1. The hawk spiraled upward.
2. He pointed upward.
3. She directed my gaze upward.
• toward a higher or better condition or position
1. They are moving upward socially and economically.
2. moving upward in the corporate world

• to a larger amount
1. Prices shot upward.
2. The inflation rate was adjusted upward.
3. Attendance figures have been heading upward.
• more than (an amount or number)
1. upwards of half a million people
2. He won upwards of $2,000.
• moving or going from a lower place or level to a higher place or level
1. upward movement/flow
2. an upward curve
3. in an upward direction
• moving or going toward the ceiling, sky, etc.
1. the plant's upward growth
• changing to a larger amount or higher number
1. an upward revision of the vote tally