Uphill

usgb/ˌʌpˈhɪl/
adverb

Going toward higher ground or in a direction that goes up.

They walked uphill to get to their house.
Visual representation of "uphill" - Going toward higher ground or in a direction that goes up

Often appears as...

  • walk uphill
  • climb uphill
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Physical Effort

Using 'uphill' can imply the physical challenge or difficulty of an action.

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After the long hike uphill, they were exhausted.
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Literal Slope

'Uphill' is often used to describe the literal slope of terrain, not a figurative action.

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The car struggled as it went uphill.
Visual representation of the word "Uphill"

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