up

adverb

\ ˈəp

Definition of up

(Entry 1 of 6)

1a(1) : in or into a higher position or level especially : away from the center of the earth

(2) : from beneath the ground or water to the surface

(3) : from below the horizon

(4) : upstream sense 1

(5) : in or into an upright position sit up especially : out of bed

b : upward from the ground or surface pull up a daisy

c : so as to expose a particular surface

2 : with greater intensity speak up

3a : in or into a better or more advanced state

b : at an end your time is up

c : in or into a state of greater intensity or excitement

d : to or at a greater speed, rate, or amount prices went up

e : in a continual sequence : in continuance from a point or to a point from third grade up at prices of $10 and up up until now

4a(1) : into existence, evidence, prominence, or prevalence

(2) : into operation or practical form

b : into consideration or attention bring up for discussion

5 : into possession or custody

6a : entirely, completely button up your coat

b —used as an intensifier clean up the house

7 : in or into storage : by lay up supplies

8a : so as to arrive or approach

b : in a direction conventionally the opposite of down:

(1) : to windward

(2) : northward

(3) : to or at the top

(4) : to or at the rear of a theatrical stage

9 : in or into parts

10 : to a stop —usually used with draw, bring, fetch, or pull

11 : for each side the score is 15 up

adjective

Definition of up (Entry 2 of 6)

1a : risen above the horizon the sun is up

b : standing

c : being out of bed

d : relatively high the river is up was well up in her class

e : being in a raised position : lifted windows are up

f : being in a state of completion : constructed, built

g : having the face upward

h : mounted on a horse a new jockey up

i : grown above a surface the corn is up

j(1) : moving, inclining, or directed upward the up escalator

(2) : bound in a direction regarded as up

2a(1) : marked by agitation, excitement, or activity

(2) : positive or upbeat in mood or demeanor

b : being above a former or normal level (as of quantity or intensity) attendance is up the wind is up

c : exerting enough power (as for operation) sail when steam is up

d : ready specifically : highly prepared

e : going on : taking place find out what is up

3a : risen from a lower position men up from the ranks

b : being at the same level or point did not feel up to par

c(1) : well informed : abreast up on the news

(2) : being on schedule up on his homework

d : being ahead of one's opponent

4a : presented for or undergoing consideration contract up for negotiation also : charged before a court up for robbery

b : being the one whose turn it is you're up next

up against

: confronted with : face-to-face with the problem we are up against

up to

1 : capable of performing or dealing with feels up to the task

2 : engaged in what is he up to

3 : being the responsibility of it's up to me

preposition

Definition of up (Entry 3 of 6)

1a —used as a function word to indicate motion to or toward or situation at a higher point of went up the stairs

b : up into or in the was hid away up garret— Mark Twain

2a : in a direction regarded as being toward or near the upper end or part of lives a few miles up the coast walked up the street

b : toward or near a point closer to the source or beginning of sail up the river

3 : in the direction opposite to sailed up the wind

noun

Definition of up (Entry 4 of 6)

1 : one in a high or advantageous position

2 : an upward slope

3 : a period or state of prosperity or success

4 : upper entry 3

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