Dictionary Check: up

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"up" is a valid word!

Scrabble 4 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

adjective

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

Example: "the anchor is up"
Antonyms:
adjective

out of bed

Example: "are they astir yet?"
Synonyms:
adjective

getting higher or more vigorous

Example: "it's an up market"
Synonyms:
adjective

extending or moving toward a higher place

Example: "the up staircase"
Synonyms:
adjective

(usually followed by β€˜on’ or β€˜for’) in readiness

Example: "he was up on his homework"
adjective

open

Example: "the windows are up"

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