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Example
The cat climbed up the tree to chase a bird.
He held the umbrella up to shield himself from the rain.
02
toward a higher amount or level
Example
Gas prices have gone up again this week.
The stock market is moving up steadily today.
03
to a later time
04
to a more central or a more northerly place
05
nearer to the speaker
to up
01
to increase, typically in levels, efforts, or intensity
Transitive: to up sth
Example
She decided to up her workout intensity.
The company is currently upping its production capacity.
01
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
Example
She was up early to prepare for her big presentation.
I was up all night studying for the exam.
03
extending or moving toward a higher place
04
getting higher or more vigorous
05
used up
06
(used of computers) operating properly
07
ready for a particular task or event
Example
The restaurant staff was up and waiting for the customers to arrive.
The team was all up and ready for the game.
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open
01
at a higher position
02
used to indicate a movement in a direction toward a higher point or place
Example
The cat climbed up the tree.
She walked up the stairs to the second floor.
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Used to indicate a location further along a path
Example
The store is just up the street from here.
The hotel is up the road on the left-hand side.
