upward

• Nach oben gerichtet oder sich nach oben bewegend; auf ein höheres Niveau, einen höheren Wert oder Rang bezogen.

Directed or moving toward a higher place or position.

1. Directed upB1formal

   Moving, pointing, or leading toward a higher position or level.

   nach oben gerichtet

   • The upward trend in sales is encouraging.
   • He made an upward gesture with his hand.
   • The upward slope of the hill made the hike challenging.

   Synonymeascendingclimbingrisingskywardsoaring

   Antonymedownward

2. Extending or moving toward a higher placeB1formal

   Describing something that goes or is oriented toward a higher location or degree.

   Aufwärtsgerichtet

   • The upward path leads to the summit.
   • There is an upward movement in the stock market.
   • The upward direction of the arrow indicates the exit.

   Synonymeascendingclimbingrisingsoaringup

   Antonymedownward

• Adverb, das eine Richtung zu einem höheren Ort, einer höheren Position oder einem höheren Niveau angibt; es kann auch eine Zunahme von Menge, Wert oder Status ausdrücken.

An adverb meaning 'toward a higher place, position, or level.' It is used to indicate direction or movement from a lower to a higher point, and can also refer to an increase in quantity, value, or status.

1. Spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher positionB1formal

   Moving or directed towards a higher place, level, or degree.

   Aufwärts

   • The balloon floated upward into the sky.
   • Prices have been trending upward for months.
   • She looked upward at the stars.

   Synonymealoftskywardupupwards

   Antonymedownward

2. To a later timeB2formal

   Indicating a time that is later or beyond a certain point.

   Später

   • From the 1990s upward, technology advanced rapidly.
   • Children aged ten and upward are welcome.
   • The tradition continued from the 18th century upward.

   Synonymeforwardonwardonwards