Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Moving or going toward a higher place or position.
Upwards
/ˈʌpwədz/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
The car moves upwards on the hill.She looked upwards to see the stars.
Etymology:
From Middle English upweards, from Old English ūpweardes, from ūp + -weardes (suffix, indicating direction).
Usage Statistics:
1 mentions per 1 million words 
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