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)

  1. Up a slope, towards higher ground.
  2. (by extension) With difficulty.

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Adjective

uphill (comparative further uphill, superlative furthest uphill)

  1. Located up a slope or on a hill.
  2. Going up a slope or a hill.
  3. (by extension) Difficult or laborious.

Usage notes

  • Sense 3 comparative and superlative is usually made with more and most

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Noun

uphill (plural uphills)

  1. An uphill route.

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