Better and Upwards

Better

Better adverb - To a greater or higher extent.

Upwards and better are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upwards" instead an adverb "Better".

Upwards

Upwards adverb - Spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position.
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Synonyms for Upwards

Better and upwards are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Better" instead an adverb "Upwards".

Nearby Words: upward, upwardly

Both words in one sentence

  • Comicbook / Atomic Robo Over the years, Robo has replaced upwards of ninety-five percent of his chassis as parts inevitably wore out, better versions and new materials were developed, and new technologies were invented.
  • Series / Ultraman Taro Everything's Better with Spinning: Tarou defeats Rodera by spinning into a tornado, where Rodera is trapped and spun upwards until exploding.
  • Power Creep: The attack and defense values of most armor and weapons have crept steadily upwards since the game's inception in 2010, and are leagues better than other armor introduced just a couple years prior.
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