up

UK
/ʌp/
US
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Translations

upadverb
Synonyms
Antonyms
uppreposition
UK
/ʌp/
US
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Synonyms
at the top
to the top
Antonyms
upverb
upped
Past Simple
upped
Past Participle
upping
Gerund
upadjective
Antonyms
in bed
upsnoun

up

ups
pl
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les hautsDans l’expression figée « les hauts et les bas ».
Life is full of ups and downs, but it's important to stay positive during the tough times.
La vie est faite de hauts et de bas, mais il est important de rester positif dans les moments difficiles.
les haussesS’emploie pour des augmentations ou des mouvements à la hausse, notamment dans un contexte économique ou statistique.
The stock market has seen several ups this quarter, encouraging investors.
Le marché boursier a connu plusieurs hausses ce trimestre, ce qui a encouragé les investisseurs.

Definitions

upadverb
So as to move towards a higher position.
I looked up and saw the airplane overhead.
uppreposition
Toward the top of.
The cat climbed up the tree.
Along.
Go up the street until you see the sign.
upverb
To increase or raise something.
The company decided to up the production of their new product due to high demand.
To improve or enhance something.
She needs to up her game if she wants to win the competition.
To move to a higher position or level.
He upped the ladder to fix the roof.
To suddenly leave or move.
They upped and left the party without saying goodbye.
upnoun
A higher or elevated position or level.
The elevator took us to the up of the building.
An upward movement or trend.
The stock market has been on the up for the past few weeks.
A positive or advantageous situation or condition.
Despite the challenges, there are many ups to working from home.
upadjective
Rising.
The water levels have been up this summer.
Not in bed, standing.
John was up all night reading the textbook.
Finished.
Time's up, you lost.
Operating.
The system's up.
upsnoun
The positive or successful periods or aspects in a situation or in life, often contrasted with 'downs' (negative aspects).
Life is full of ups and downs, but it's important to stay positive during the tough times.
Instances of upward movement or increases, such as in prices, levels, or statistics.
The stock market has seen several ups this quarter, encouraging investors.