up

Definition

• v. raise
• adj. being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
• adj. extending or moving toward a higher place
• adj. (usually followed by `on' or `for') in readiness

Word forms

Past participle

upped

Present participle

upping

Third person singular

up

Past tense

upped

Plural

ups

Example sentences

1. a.

   I always feel more energetic when I wake up early.

2. adv.

   The stock prices went up after the company's good news.

3. prep.

   The cat jumped up on the table to catch the butterfly.