Definition of uphill
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: upward on a hill or incline
2
: against difficulties
seemed to be talking uphill— Willa Cather
uphill
nounDefinition of uphill (Entry 2 of 3)
: rising ground : ascent
uphill
adjectiveDefinition of uphill (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of uphill was in 1535
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