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UP Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word up. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word up. (close relations)
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upward
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

• to a later time

adjective satellite

• directed up

• extending or moving toward a higher place

upwards
verb, adverbv, adv
adverb

• spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

• to a later time

above
adverbadv
noun

• an earlier section of a written text

adverb

• (in writing) at an earlier place

• in or to a place that is higher

adjective satellite

• appearing earlier in the same text

aloft
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

• upward

• at or to great height; high up in or into the air

• in the higher atmosphere above the earth

atop
adverbadv
adverb

• on, to, or at the top

heavenward
adverbadv
adverb

• toward heaven

adjective satellite

• directed toward heaven or the sky

higher
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• advanced in complexity or elaboration

• of education beyond the secondary level

sharply
adverbadv
adverb

• in an aggressive manner

• in a well delineated manner

• changing suddenly in direction and degree

• very suddenly and to a great degree

skyward
adverbadv
adverb

• toward the sky

adjective satellite

• directed toward heaven or the sky

steeply
adverbadv
adverb

• in a steep manner

uphill
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• the upward slope of a hill

adverb

• against difficulties

• upward on a hill or incline

adjective satellite

• sloping upward

upstairs
adjective

• on or of upper floors of a building

noun

• the part of a building above the ground floor

adverb

• on a floor above

• with respect to the mind

vertically
adverbadv
adverb

• in a vertical direction

turn up
verbv
verb

• appear or become visible; make a showing

• bend or lay so that one part covers the other

• discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

• be shown or be found to be

• find by digging in the ground

astir
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective satellite

• out of bed

• on the move

improving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• getting higher or more vigorous

upwardly
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

Best Hypernyms For UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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