ylöspäin — meaning in English

English meaning

• up adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
• upward adv Moving from a lower position to a higher one.
• upwards adv Toward a higher position; up.

Senses

ylöspäin is used for these senses in English:

• up Facing upwards.
• up Away from the surface of the Earth or other planet; in opposite direction to the downward pull of gravity.
• upward Yet more; indefinitely more; above; over.
• upwards Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.
• upwards To a higher figure or amount.
• upwards Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc.

up — full definition

1. adverb Toward or in a higher position; away from the ground.
2. preposition Toward the top, source, or far end of something.
3. adjective Out of bed and active; awake.
4. adjective Working properly; functioning, especially of a computer system.
5. adjective In a cheerful or positive mood.

upward — full definition

1. adv Moving from a lower position to a higher one.
2. adj Directed toward a higher place or level.

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