up

adverb
UK: /ʌp/
US: /ʌp/

  1. To move higher or to a higher position.

    1. The balloon went up into the sky very fast.
    2. Prices have gone up a lot in the last few years because of inflation.

  2. To increase in amount or level.

    1. Could you turn the volume up a little bit?
    2. The company's profits went up significantly after the new marketing campaign.

  3. To get out of bed.

    1. I get up at seven o'clock every morning.
    2. She finds it difficult to get up early on cold winter mornings.

Synonyms

above ascend raise increase aloft arise
up preposition

  1. Toward a higher place or position.

    1. He climbed up the stairs quickly.
    2. The cat ran up the tree to escape the dog in the yard.

  2. To a later time.

    1. I stayed up late last night watching a movie.
    2. The meeting was put up until next week due to unforeseen circumstances.

  3. In or into activity or operation.

    1. The store is now up and running after the renovation.
    2. We managed to get the computer back up after the power outage.
up adjective

  1. Directed or moving towards a higher place or position.

    1. The up escalator is out of order now.
    2. We took the up train to visit my grandmother in the countryside.

  2. In a high position or location.

    1. Keep your chin up during this difficult time.
    2. The flag was up to show that the building was open for business today.

  3. Relating to a period of increased activity or prosperity.

    1. The economic forecast indicates an up trend.
    2. Analysts are predicting an up market in technology stocks next quarter.
up transitive-verb

  1. To increase the amount, level, or intensity of something.

    1. I need to up my daily water intake for my health.
    2. The company decided to up its investment in renewable energy sources.

  2. To raise or lift something.

    1. Can you help me up this heavy box?
    2. The crane upped the steel beams and set them in place carefully.
up noun

  1. A period of success or good fortune.

    1. The team has had its ups and downs.
    2. Life is full of ups and downs and we should embrace all the moments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "up" in English means: To move higher or to a higher position., To increase in amount or level., To get out of bed..

The phonetic transcription of "up" is /ʌp/ in British English and /ʌp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "up": above, ascend, raise, increase, aloft, arise.

Example usage of "up": "The balloon went up into the sky very fast.". More examples on the page.