Definition of upward

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • upward is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • upward is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • upward is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of upward


  • to a later time (adverb)

    Examples

    1. from childhood upward

    Synonyms

    1. up
    2. upwards
  • spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position (adverb)

    Examples

    1. the fragments flew upwards
    2. prices soared upwards
    3. upwardly mobile

    Synonyms

    1. up
    2. upwardly
    3. upwards
  • extending or moving toward a higher place (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a general upward movement of fish

    Synonyms

    1. up
  • directed up (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the cards were face upward
    2. an upward stroke of the pen

See definition of upward in Merriam Webster