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UPWARDLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does upwardly mean? 

UPWARDLY (adverb)
  The adverb UPWARDLY has 1 sense:

1. spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher positionplay

  Familiarity information: UPWARDLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


UPWARDLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position

Synonyms:

up; upward; upwardly; upwards

Context example:

upwardly mobile

Antonym:

downwardly (spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position)


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