UP
Scrabble letter values: U1P3 = 4
Definition
- verb raise.
- adverb spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position. — synonyms: upwards, upward, upwardly
- adverb to a higher intensity.
- adverb nearer to the speaker.
- adverb to a more central or a more northerly place.
- adverb to a later time. — synonyms: upwards, upward
- adjective being or moving higher in position or greater in some value.
- adjective out of bed. — synonyms: astir(p), up(p)
- adjective getting higher or more vigorous. — synonyms: improving
- adjective extending or moving toward a higher place. — synonyms: up(a), upward(a)
- adjective (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness. — synonyms: up(p)
- adjective open.
- adjective (used of computers) operating properly. — synonyms: up(p)
- adjective used up. — synonyms: up(p)
Examples
- “up the ante”
- “look up!”
- “the music surged up”