Up and Upwards

Up

Up adverb - Spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position.
Usage example: look up!

Upwards is a synonym for up. In some cases you can use "Upwards" instead the word "Up" as an adverb or an adjective. popular alternative

Upwards

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

Up is a synonym for upwards in directed up topic. You can use "Up" instead the word "Upwards" as an adverb or an adjective.

Nearby Words: upward, upwardly
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