Up and down

adverb

To move or look in a direction that is not straight or level.

She was jumping up and down in excitement
Visual representation of "up and down" - To move or look in a direction that is not straight or level

Often appears as...

  • jump up and down
  • moving up and down
adverb

Everywhere in a particular place or region.

They searched up and down the street but couldn't find her
Visual representation of "up and down" - Everywhere in a particular place or region

Often appears as...

  • search up and down
  • walked up and down
adjective

Having periods of good and bad times or mixed success.

His career has been up and down
Visual representation of "up and down" - Having periods of good and bad times or mixed success

Often appears as...

  • career is up and down
  • life is up and down
adverb

Used to tell someone to stand straight and tall.

Stand up and down, soldier!
Visual representation of "up and down" - Used to tell someone to stand straight and tall

Often appears as...

  • stand up and down
  • sit up and down

Usage tips

Military

adverb

To move or look in a direction that is not straight or level.

She was jumping up and down in excitement
Visual representation of "up and down" - To move or look in a direction that is not straight or level

Often appears as...

  • jump up and down
  • moving up and down
adverb

Everywhere in a particular place or region.

They searched up and down the street but couldn't find her
Visual representation of "up and down" - Everywhere in a particular place or region

Often appears as...

  • search up and down
  • walked up and down
adjective

Having periods of good and bad times or mixed success.

His career has been up and down
Visual representation of "up and down" - Having periods of good and bad times or mixed success

Often appears as...

  • career is up and down
  • life is up and down
adverb

Used to tell someone to stand straight and tall.

Stand up and down, soldier!
Visual representation of "up and down" - Used to tell someone to stand straight and tall

Often appears as...

  • stand up and down
  • sit up and down

Usage tips

Military

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "up and down"
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Physical Movement

Often indicates repetitive motion, like someone can't stay still.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The toddler wouldn't sit still, he was going up and down all day.
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Visual Intensity

Used to describe someone's intense search or scrutiny in an area.

Illustration for Visual Intensity
His eyes went up and down the page, looking for errors.
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Physical Movement

Often indicates repetitive motion, like someone can't stay still.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The toddler wouldn't sit still, he was going up and down all day.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Visual Intensity

Used to describe someone's intense search or scrutiny in an area.

Illustration for Visual Intensity
His eyes went up and down the page, looking for errors.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Movement

Often indicates repetitive motion, like someone can't stay still.

Illustration for Physical Movement
The toddler wouldn't sit still, he was going up and down all day.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Visual Intensity

Used to describe someone's intense search or scrutiny in an area.

Illustration for Visual Intensity
His eyes went up and down the page, looking for errors.
Visual representation of the word "Up and down"

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