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Definition
To rise, curve upward, or increase in number.
- to curve or tilt upward, especially of lines or facial features
- to rise or increase, especially of prices or numbers
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the visual trajectory of a line or a statistical trend rather than a general increase in quantity. It implies a sense of upward momentum or a sharp angle, making it common in descriptions of makeup, stock market charts, or facial features like eyebrows.
Examples
Her eyeliner is drawn in a very upward-sweeping style.
Have property prices started to trend upwards recently?
Related words
Common phrases
corners of the mouth turning upward
upward trend
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple increase in amount, such as a person's weight or a count of items, where 升 or 增加 are more appropriate. It is reserved for directional or graphical movement.
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Grammar guides
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