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uphill

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

1up·hill

adv \ˈəp-ˈhil\

Definition of UPHILL

1
: upward on a hill or incline
2
: against difficulties <seemed to be talking uphill — Willa Cather>

Examples of UPHILL

  1. It is easier to ride a bicycle downhill than uphill.

First Known Use of UPHILL

1535

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