Up and down something

preposition

In or along the entire length of.

We walked up and down the streets looking for a place to eat
Visual representation of "up and down something" - In or along the entire length of

Often appears as...

  • walk up and down
  • look up and down
adverb

Moving or pointing towards a higher place or position.

He ran up and down the stairs to get some exercise
Visual representation of "up and down something" - Moving or pointing towards a higher place or position

Often appears as...

  • run up and down
  • walk up and down
adverb

A situation of continual change or fluctuation.

His mood is always up and down, it's hard to predict
Visual representation of "up and down something" - A situation of continual change or fluctuation

Often appears as...

  • mood goes up and down
  • temperature goes up and down
preposition

In or along the entire length of.

We walked up and down the streets looking for a place to eat
Visual representation of "up and down something" - In or along the entire length of

Often appears as...

  • walk up and down
  • look up and down
adverb

Moving or pointing towards a higher place or position.

He ran up and down the stairs to get some exercise
Visual representation of "up and down something" - Moving or pointing towards a higher place or position

Often appears as...

  • run up and down
  • walk up and down
adverb

A situation of continual change or fluctuation.

His mood is always up and down, it's hard to predict
Visual representation of "up and down something" - A situation of continual change or fluctuation

Often appears as...

  • mood goes up and down
  • temperature goes up and down
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "up and down something"
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Physical Movement

Used to describe someone physically searching or exploring an area.

Illustration for Physical Movement
They paced up and down the hall waiting for news.
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Not Directly

Implies a non-straight path; can include wandering or meandering.

Illustration for Not Directly
She wandered up and down the lanes, admiring the flowers.
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Repetitive Action

Used to express repeated action in the same area, often out of restlessness or search.

Illustration for Repetitive Action
He paced up and down the room during the lengthy phone call.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used to describe someone physically searching or exploring an area.

Illustration for Physical Movement
They paced up and down the hall waiting for news.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Directly

Implies a non-straight path; can include wandering or meandering.

Illustration for Not Directly
She wandered up and down the lanes, admiring the flowers.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repetitive Action

Used to express repeated action in the same area, often out of restlessness or search.

Illustration for Repetitive Action
He paced up and down the room during the lengthy phone call.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Used to describe someone physically searching or exploring an area.

Illustration for Physical Movement
They paced up and down the hall waiting for news.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Directly

Implies a non-straight path; can include wandering or meandering.

Illustration for Not Directly
She wandered up and down the lanes, admiring the flowers.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Repetitive Action

Used to express repeated action in the same area, often out of restlessness or search.

Illustration for Repetitive Action
He paced up and down the room during the lengthy phone call.
Visual representation of the word "Up and down something"

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