Definition of Up
Up
up
Definition/Meaning
(preposition)
to a higher position/point from a lower one;
e.g. The elevator was fast and took us up 20 stories into the air.
(preposition)
from one end of something to another, especially along the course of a river moving away from the sea or along the length of a street;
e.g. The ship sails up the river to reach the town. You have to walk all the way up the street to reach the shop.
(adverb)
towards a higher position or place, for example towards the top of a building accessed by stairs or towards the north;
e.g. I went up to see whether he was still sleeping. We drove up to the mountains.
(adverb)
at a higher volume, intensity, or level of activity, at a higher rank or value;
e.g. He turned the speed of the blender up so it would liquify the sauce. The company's profits are up compared to last year.
(adverb)
to a particular place, for example towards a particular person or towards/in a major city;
e.g. I plan to sneak up behind him and scare him. I will be up in New York City this weekend.
(adverb)
in a particular condition that is proper or desired, such as to closure or completion;
e.g. We will draw up a plan of action. She is trying to fix up everything to look perfect.
(adjective)
moving toward or directed at a higher position or place;
e.g. This is designated as the up staircase so that people don't run into each other.
(verb)
to increase something in amount or level;
e.g. The doctor decided to up the dosage of her medication.
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