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upwards vs up

up vs upwards

upwards is not an adjective while up is an adjective.

upwards is not a verb while up is a verb.

upwards and up both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
upwards No No No Yes
up No Yes Yes Yes
As adverbs, upwards and up are synonyms defined as:
  • upwards and up: spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
Other synonyms of upwards include upward, upwardly.
As adverbs, upwards and up are synonyms defined as:
  • upwards and up: to a later time
Other synonyms of upwards include upward.
upwards (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
upwards (verb) up (verb)
raise
upwards (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 later time
to a more central or a more northerly place
nearer to the speaker
to a higher intensity
Difference between upwards and up

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