up

Main Entry:: ¹up
Pronunciation:: \ˈəp\
Function:: adverb
Etymology:: partly from Middle English up upward, from Old English ūp; partly from Middle English uppe on high, from Old English; both akin to Old High German ūf up and probably to Latin sub under, Greek hypo under, hyper over — more at over
Date:: before 12th century

1 a (1): in or into a higher position or level ; especially : away from the center of the earth (2): from beneath the ground or water to the surface (3): from below the horizon (4): upstream 1 (5): in or into an upright position <sit up> ; especially : out of bed b: upward from the ground or surface <pull up a daisy> c: so as to expose a particular surface2: with greater intensity <speak up>3 a: in or into a better or more advanced state b: at an end <your time is up> c: in or into a state of greater intensity or excitement d: to or at a greater speed, rate, or amount <prices went up> e: in a continual sequence : in continuance from a point or to a point <from third grade up> <at prices of $10 and up> <up until now>4 a (1): into existence, evidence, prominence, or prevalence (2): into operation or practical form b: into consideration or attention <bring up for discussion>5: into possession or custody6 a: entirely , completely <button up your coat> b—used as an intensifier <clean up the house>7: in or into storage : by <lay up supplies>8 a: so as to arrive or approach b: in a direction conventionally the opposite of down: (1): to windward (2): northward (3): to or at the top (4): to or at the rear of a theatrical stage 9: in or into parts10: to a stop —usually used with draw, bring, fetch, or pull11: for each side <the score is 15 up>

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