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upwardly

/ˈʌp.wəd.li/

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adverb

/ˈʌp.wəd.li/B2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в направлении к более высокому месту, положению или уровню». Часто используется в социальном или экономическом контексте, например, «восходящая мобильность», для описания движения к более высокому социальному или финансовому статусу.

An adverb meaning "in a direction toward a higher place, position, or level." It is often used in social or economic contexts, such as "upwardly mobile," to describe movement toward a higher social or financial status.

  1. Direction of movementB2formal

    In a direction from a lower to a higher position; towards a higher level.

    ruВверх

    • The balloon floated upwardly into the sky.
    • The smoke rose upwardly from the chimney.
    • The path leads upwardly through the forest.

    Synonymsskywardupupwardupwards

    Antonymsdownwardly

  2. Social or economic progressB2formal

    Towards a higher social, economic, or professional status.

    ruВосходящий

    • She is upwardly mobile in her career.
    • The program helps families move upwardly in society.
    • He is striving upwardly to achieve his goals.

    Synonymsupwardupwards

    Antonymsdownwardly

Forms
  • more upwardly comparative form
  • most upwardly superlative form