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
1
Going up a slope; located higher on a hill.
"We cycled along an uphill stretch of road."
2
Difficult and requiring a lot of effort, like a hard climb.
"Convincing the board was an uphill battle."
adv
1
Toward higher ground.
"The trail runs uphill for the first mile."
How to use uphill
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLiterally going up a slope, or figuratively describing a hard struggle.
Common pairings
uphill battle
uphill struggle
run uphill
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Word forms
- Plural
- uphills
- Third person singular
- uphills
- Past tense
- uphilled
- Comparative
- further uphill, farther uphill
- Superlative
- furthest uphill, farthest uphill
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Etymology
From up + hill.
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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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