upward

• Que é dirigido ou se move para um lugar ou posição mais alta; que aponta ou tende para cima.

Directed or moving toward a higher place or position.

1. Directed upB1formal

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

   Direcionado para cima

   • 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.

   Sinônimosascendingclimbingrisingskywardsoaring

   Antônimosdownward

2. Extending or moving toward a higher placeB1formal

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

   Ascendente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosascendingclimbingrisingsoaringup

   Antônimosdownward

• Advérbio que indica movimento ou direção para um lugar, posição ou nível mais alto. Também pode indicar aumento de quantidade, valor ou status.

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.

   Para cima

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

   Sinônimosaloftskywardupupwards

   Antônimosdownward

2. To a later timeB2formal

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

   Para frente no tempo

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

   Sinônimosforwardonwardonwards