upwards

adv

Etymology: From Middle English upwardes, from Old English upweardes, equivalent to up + -wards. Cognate with Dutch opwaarts (“upwards”), German aufwärts (“upwards”).

1. Towards a (higher) position closer to the sky than the ground.

   “look upwards”

   “push upwards”

2. To a higher figure or amount.

   “Prices are moving steadily upwards.”

3. Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc.
4. Backwards in time, into the past.
5. To or into later life.