Up - front-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Up is a preposition, adverb, or adjective indicating a higher position, direction, or increase. It can also mean awake, finished, or improved (e.g., look up, time's up, cheer up).
Definition:
Moving or looking toward a higher position or level.
Synonyms:
upward, aloft, skyward, ascending
Part of Speech:
adverb, preposition, adjective, noun, verb
Antonyms:
down, below
Common Collocations:
wake up, stand up, pick up, look up, cheer up
Derivatives:
upper, upbeat, uplift
Usage Tips:
Use "up" to indicate direction or completion of an action (e.g., "clean up"). Avoid redundancy (e.g., "up above" is often unnecessary).
Common Phrases:
up in the air, up to date, what's up
Etymology:
Old English "ūp," from Proto-Germanic "*upp," related to "over" and "above."
Examples:
- 1. The sun comes up early in summer.
- 2. She hung the picture up on the wall.
- 3. Please pick up your toys before dinner.
- 4. He stood up to greet his teacher.