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upwardly vs up

up vs upwardly

upwardly is not an adjective while up is an adjective.

upwardly is not a verb while up is a verb.

upwardly and up both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upwardly No No No Yes
up No Yes Yes Yes
As adverbs, upwardly and up are synonyms defined as:
  • upwardly and up: spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
Other synonyms of upwardly include upward, upwards.
upwardly (adjective) up (adjective)
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
extending or moving toward a higher place
out of bed
used up
(used of computers) operating properly
(usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness
open
getting higher or more vigorous
upwardly (verb) up (verb)
raise
upwardly (adverb) up (adverb)
spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
to a later time
to a more central or a more northerly place
nearer to the speaker
to a higher intensity
Difference between upwardly and up

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