up
//ʌp//
Adverb
Toward or in a higher position or place; toward the sky or a higher level.
The balloon floated up into the sky.
To or in an upright position.
Stand up straight.
Out of bed; awake and active.
I'm usually up by 7 a.m.
To a greater level or degree; in an increasing manner.
Prices are going up again.
Completely; entirely; used for emphasis.
He ate up all the cake.
Preposition
From a lower to a higher point on or along something.
We walked up the hill.
At or to a higher point or level on something.
We walked up the hill to see the view.
Antonym
Adjective
Directed or moving toward a higher position.
The elevator is going in an up direction.
At an end; finished or expired.
Time's up. Please hand in your papers.
In a state of being ahead or winning.
Our team is up by two goals.
Antonym
Noun
A period or state of good fortune or success.
Every business has its ups and downs.
An upward movement or trend.
The stock market has had its ups and downs this year.
Verb
To increase or raise something.
The company decided to up their prices.
To suddenly do something unexpected or surprising.
He upped and left without saying goodbye.