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uphill

adjective · adverb · noun

Simple meaning

Going up a slope or a hill.

Pronunciation

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uhphil

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈʌphɪl

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Going up a slope or a hill.

  2. Located up a slope or on a hill.

  3. by extension

    Difficult or laborious.

adverb

  1. Up a slope, towards higher ground.

  2. by extension

    With difficulty.

noun

  1. An uphill route.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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