CEFR A1

up

adverb

Meaning

Moving toward a higher place or position.

Examples

The balloon went up into the sky.
He climbed up the stairs quickly.

Synonyms: upward, aloft, skyward

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up (A1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ʌp/

Definition

Moving toward a higher place or position.

Examples

The balloon went up into the sky.
He climbed up the stairs quickly.
She looked up at the stars.

How to Use up

up to (prepositional phrase): As far as; to the extent of. — "He can count up to 100."
up and about (idiom): Recovered from illness and active again. — "She's finally up and about after her surgery."
up for (prepositional phrase): Willing or interested in doing something. — "Are you up for a movie tonight?"
up in the air (idiom): Uncertain or undecided. — "Our travel plans are still up in the air."

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