Dictionary Check: up
"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"
adjective
out of bed
Example:
"are they astir yet?"
adjective
getting higher or more vigorous
Example:
"it's an up market"
adjective
extending or moving toward a higher place
Example:
"the up staircase"
adjective
(usually followed by βonβ or βforβ) in readiness
Example:
"he was up on his homework"
adjective
open
Example:
"the windows are up"
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