adverb
- toward a higher place or position
- toward a higher amount, degree, or level
- more than a specified amount (used with ‘of’)
Examples
- The balloon drifted upwards into the sky.
- She looked upwards at the tall building.
- Prices have been trending upwards all year.
- The company’s profits moved upwards by 15%.
- The project will cost upwards of $50,000.
- Upwards of 200 people attended the event.
- He climbed upwards along the steep trail.