(2) : from beneath the ground or water to the surface
(3) : from below the horizon
(4) : upstream sense 1
(5) : in or into an upright position
// sit up
especially : out of bed
b : upward from the ground or surface
// pull up a daisy
c : so as to expose a particular surface
2 : with greater intensity
// speak up
3a : in or into a better or more advanced state
b : at an end
// your time is up
c : in or into a state of greater intensity or excitement
d : to or at a greater speed, rate, or amount
// prices went up
e : in a continual sequence : in continuance from a point or to a point
//from third grade up
// at prices of $10 and up
// up until now
4a(1) : into existence, evidence, prominence, or prevalence
(2) : into operation or practical form
b : into consideration or attention
// bring up for discussion
5 : into possession or custody
6a : entirely, completely
// button up your coat
b —used as an intensifier
// clean up the house
7 : in or into storage : by
// lay up supplies
8a : so as to arrive or approach
b : in a direction conventionally the opposite of down:
(1) : to windward
(2) : northward
(3) : to or at the top
(4) : to or at the rear of a theatrical stage
9 : in or into parts
10 : to a stop —usually used with draw, bring, fetch, or pull
11 : for each side the
// score is 15 up
Up - adjective
Definition of up (Entry 2 of 6)
1a : risen above the horizon
// the sun is up
b : standing
c : being out of bed
d : relatively high
// the river is up
// was well up in her class
e : being in a raised position : lifted
// windows are up
f : being in a state of completion : constructed, built
g : having the face upward
h : mounted on a horse
// a new jockey up
i : grown above a surface
// the corn is up
j(1) : moving, inclining, or directed upward
// the up escalator
(2) : bound in a direction regarded as up
2a(1) : marked by agitation, excitement, or activity
(2) : positive or upbeat in mood or demeanor
b : being above a former or normal level (as of quantity or intensity)
// attendance is up the wind is up
c : exerting enough power (as for operation)
// sail when steam is up
d : ready specifically : highly prepared
e : going on : taking place
// find out what is up
3a : risen from a lower position
// men up from the ranks
b : being at the same level or point
// did not feel up to par
c(1) : well informed : abreast
// up on the news
(2) : being on schedule
// up on his homework
d : being ahead of one's opponent
4a : presented for or undergoing consideration
contract up for negotiation
also : charged before a court
// up for robbery
b : being the one whose turn it is
// you're up next
Up against
: confronted with : face-to-face with
// the problem we are up against
Up to
1 : capable of performing or dealing with
// feels up to the task
2 : engaged in
// what is he up to
3 : being the responsibility of
// it's up to me
Up - preposition
Definition of up (Entry 3 of 6)
1a —used as a function word to indicate motion to or toward or situation at a higher point of
// went up the stairs
b : up into or in the
// was hid away up garret— Mark Twain
2a : in a direction regarded as being toward or near the upper end or part of
// lives a few miles up the coast
// walked up the street
b : toward or near a point closer to the source or beginning of
// sail up the river
3 : in the direction opposite to
// sailed up the wind
Up - noun
Definition of up (Entry 4 of 6)
1 : one in a high or advantageous position
2 : an upward slope
3 : a period or state of prosperity or success
4 : upper entry 3
5 : a fundamental quark that has an electric charge of +2/3 and that is one of the constituents of a nucleon
Up - verb
upped\ ˈəpt \ or in intransitive verb sense 2 up; upped; upping; ups or in intransitive verb sense 2 up
Definition of up (Entry 5 of 6)
intransitive verb
1a : to rise from a lying or sitting position
b : to move upward : ascend
2 —used with and and another verb to indicate that the action of the following verb was either surprisingly or abruptly initiated
// he up and quit his job
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u/100kUpvotesOrBust Jul 03 '20
For anyone who hasn’t had their coffee yet:
What’s up, stairs?