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uphill

/ˈʌphɪl/

Meanings
  • noun

    A slope or incline that rises towards a higher level or position.

    - "The hikers climbed uphill for hours."
    - "The ball rolled uphill towards the summit."

Antonyms

downhill , downhill , downhill
Rhymes
Words rhyming with uphill
rilles , milles , thrills
Variants
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uphill , uphills , uphill battle
Etymology
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Old English 'up hylle' meaning 'upon a hill'.


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  1. The term 'uphill battle' is used to describe a difficult or challenging situation.

  2. The phrase 'uphill struggle' has been used in literature since the 16th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. mountain: Related to mountains and steep inclines.

  2. climb: Related to the act of ascending or moving upwards.


Culture
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In literature, 'uphill' is often used metaphorically to describe a difficult or challenging task or situation. In art, it can represent struggle or perseverance.

How to Memorize "uphill"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a steep slope or incline.
    - Visualize yourself climbing upwards.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'uphill' with the feeling of struggle or challenge.
    - Think of the word 'climb' when you see 'uphill'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'up and over' to remember the meaning of 'uphill'.


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