uphill
English
Etymology
up + hill.
Pronunciation
- (adjective, noun) IPA(key): /ˈʌphɪl/
- (adverb) IPA(key): /ʌpˈhɪl/
- Rhymes: -ɪl
Adverb
uphill (comparative more uphill, superlative most uphill)
- Up a slope, towards higher ground.
- (by extension) With difficulty.
Antonyms
- downhill
Translations
up a slope, towards higher ground
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(by extension) with difficulty
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Adjective
uphill (comparative further uphill, superlative furthest uphill)
- Located up a slope or on a hill.
- Going up a slope or a hill.
- (by extension) Difficult or laborious.
Usage notes
- Sense 3 comparative and superlative is usually made with more and most
Antonyms
- downhill
Derived terms
- uphill gardener
Translations
located up a slope or on a hill
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going up a slope or a hill
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(by extension) difficult or laborious
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Noun
uphill (plural uphills)
- An uphill route.
Antonyms
- downhill