upwards

• Adverb, das eine Richtung zu einem höheren Ort, einer höheren Position oder einem höheren Niveau angibt. Es bezeichnet sowohl eine räumliche Aufwärtsbewegung als auch eine Steigerung oder Zunahme im übertragenen Sinn.

An adverb meaning "toward a higher place, position, or level." It is used to indicate direction or increase, and is common in both literal and figurative contexts.

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

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

   Aufwärts

   • The balloon floated upwards into the sky.
   • She looked upwards at the stars.
   • The company's profits have been moving upwards for the last quarter.

   Synonymeabovealoftskywardupupward

   Antonymedownwards

2. To a later timeB2formal

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

   Ab einem späteren Zeitpunkt

   • From the 1990s upwards, technology has advanced rapidly.
   • Children aged twelve and upwards are welcome to join the club.
   • The tradition dates from the 18th century upwards.

   Synonymeforwardonwardonwards