2upward adjective
always used before a noun 1 : moving or going from a lower place or level to a higher place or level
▪ upward movement/flow ▪ an upward curve ▪ in an upward direction 2 : moving or going toward the ceiling, sky, etc.
▪ the plant's upward growth 3 : changing to a larger amount or higher number
▪ an upward revision of the vote tally
▪ upward movement/flow ▪ an upward curve ▪ in an upward direction
▪ the plant's upward growth
▪ an upward revision of the vote tally
— up·ward·ly adverb
