adj Uncommon

uphill

uhp-HIHL

Uphill (adj) means going up a slope; located higher on a hill. Example: “We cycled along an uphill stretch of road.”

adj

Going up a slope; located higher on a hill.

"We cycled along an uphill stretch of road."

Difficult and requiring a lot of effort, like a hard climb.

"Convincing the board was an uphill battle."

adv

Toward higher ground.

"The trail runs uphill for the first mile."

How to use uphill

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLiterally going up a slope, or figuratively describing a hard struggle.

Common pairings

uphill battle uphill struggle run uphill

Word forms

further uphill comparative, farther uphill comparative, further uphill comparative, farther uphill comparative, uphilled past tense, uphills plural, uphills singular, furthest uphill superlative, farthest uphill superlative, furthest uphill superlative, farthest uphill superlative

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Etymology

From up + hill.

Antonyms

downhill

Related words

down downhill

Frequently asked questions

What does “uphill” mean?

The word “uphill” means going up a slope; located higher on a hill. In plain terms, literally going up a slope, or figuratively describing a hard struggle.

How do you pronounce “uphill”?

“Uphill” is pronounced uhp-HIHL (/ʌpˈhɪl/ in IPA).

How do you use “uphill” in a sentence?

Here is “uphill” used in a sentence: “We cycled along an uphill stretch of road.”

What is the opposite of “uphill”?

The opposite of “uphill” — its antonyms — is downhill.

What part of speech is “uphill”?

Depending on how it is used, “uphill” can be an adjective and an adverb.

Is “uphill” a common word?

“Uphill” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “uphill” have?

“Uphill” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: going up a slope; located higher on a hill.

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