upward
Translation
upward, upwards
Examples
The balloon floated upward.
The balloon floated upward.
The chart shows an upward trend.
The chart shows an upward trend.
Grammar Patterns
((adverb)) towards a higher place to move/look/go upward The balloon floated upward.
((adjective)) moving or pointing to a higher level an upward (noun) The chart shows an upward trend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upwards; Antonyms: downward, downwards
Etymology
From 'up' + the suffix '-ward', which indicates direction. Literally 'in the direction of up'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ward' always means 'in the direction of'. Remember it like 'forward' or 'backward'.