uphill
|up/hill|
B2
/ˈʌpˌhɪl/
ascending slope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uphill' originates from Middle English, combining 'up' and 'hill', where 'up' meant 'toward a higher place' and 'hill' referred to 'a natural elevation'.
Historical Evolution
'uphill' changed from the Middle English word 'uphille' and eventually became the modern English word 'uphill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'toward a higher place', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an upward slope or incline.
The cyclists struggled on the uphill.
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Adjective 1
sloping upward; ascending.
The road was steep and uphill.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42