uphill

adverb up·hill \ ˈəp-ˈhil \

|Updated on: 16 Aug 2018

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Definition of uphill

1 : upward on a hill or incline

2 : against difficulties

seemed to be talking uphill
—Willa Cather

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Examples of uphill in a Sentence

It is easier to ride a bicycle downhill than uphill.

Recent Examples of uphill from the Web

As early as 1604, mine owners began laying wooden rails in tracks downhill from their pits to the nearest river, running on them wooden carts that could be pulled back uphill by a horse after unloading.

— david r. baker, San Francisco Chronicle, "‘Energy: A Human History,’ by Richard Rhodes," 7 June 2018
Shoulder-season picks for women and men. Outdoor Research Optimizer ($399) Best For: Redlining Most winter hard shells are oppressive in balmy conditions—or when hiking uphill regardless of the weather.

— kelly bastone, Outside Online, "The Best Rain Jackets for Every Activity," 20 June 2018
Driving the ball uphill over a lake gives way to long fairway and green guarded by sand traps.

— grace schneider, The Courier-Journal, "We love to hate these golf holes in Louisville. Here's our Nasty 9," 19 June 2018
The approach can be as long as 240 yards uphill, still into the wind—and Friday, the pin was front-left and guarded by more fescue.

— stephanie apstein, SI.com, "Lengthened and Unforgiving, 14th Hole Is the Most Dreaded at Shinnecock Hills in U.S. Open," 15 June 2018
The groves are either protective forests that lie uphill from the village, or groups of mature trees surrounding outlying churches, monuments or other works of religious art.

— john healey, john halley and kalliopi stara, Smithsonian, "Sacred Sites Can Also Be Hotspots of Conservation," 17 May 2018
The Pistons trailed by 19 in the first half, fighting uphill the rest of the way.

— vince ellis, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Pistons' poor shooting leads to defeat at Portland, 100-87," 18 Mar. 2018
Just uphill and across the water, a helicopter sets down on one skid to collect Abigail.

— azcentral, "Into the water," 15 May 2018
Hikers follow a series of switchbacks uphill, passing Jewel Glacier to the east of Crow Pass Cabin, and eventually arrive at Crow Pass and Raven Glacier.

— laurel andrews, Anchorage Daily News, "11 glacier adventures near Anchorage," 2 May 2018

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First Known Use of uphill

1535

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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uphill

noun up·hill \ ˈəp-ˌhil \

Definition of uphill

: rising ground : ascent

Examples of uphill in a Sentence

no matter where you go bicycle touring, the uphills always seem to outnumber the downhills

Recent Examples of uphill from the Web

The general rule is that a person can sweat roughly a quart of water every hour, and even more when hiking uphill or in direct sunlight.

— j. harry jones, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Popular trails closed due to heat concerns," 5 July 2018
Passengers then soar uphill into the first tunnel and get a satisfying burst of airtime as the train crests the top of the hill.

— arthur levine, USA TODAY, "Disneyland's new Pixar Pier: Is it Incredible?," 10 July 2018
The company claims its aerodynamics even make the SystemSix faster uphill than a lightweight climbing bike on grades of as much as 6 percent.

— Fortune, "Want a Bike Fit for the Tour de France? It Will Cost You About $12,000," 6 July 2018
And, interestingly enough, the heavily tiered practice surface is actually great preparation for the kind of uphill and downhill putts that players will end of facing during the course of a round.

— brent kennedy, The Aegis, "Mountain Branch Golf Club," 22 June 2018
Doing so will be critical, too, because the home stretch seems uphill.

— brad biggs, chicagotribune.com, "What does 2018 Bears schedule mean for Matt Nagy & Co.?," 20 Apr. 2018
Runners will merge onto Route 30 around mile 17 and encounter a tough uphill stretch.

— jenna west, SI.com, "2018 Boston Marathon Route," 15 Apr. 2018
Speaking of alpine lakes, heading uphill is a great way to beat the heat.

— jordan rodriguez, idahostatesman, "How to beat the heat on your fishing trips in Idaho’s summer sun," 12 July 2018
In her exclusive interview with Billboard, Kim discusses her early uphill climb to insert sexuality into rap, from being banned overseas to performing at Disney World.

— kathy iandoli, Billboard, "Lil' Kim Debuts New Track, 'Nasty One,' Talks Early Censorship & Everlasting Legacy," 11 July 2018

First Known Use of uphill

1548

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uphill Synonyms

uphill

adjective up·hill \ ˈəp-ˌhil \

Definition of uphill

1 : situated on elevated ground

2 a : going up : ascending

b : being the higher one or part especially of a set; specifically : being nearer the top of an incline

3 : difficult, laborious

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Examples of uphill in a Sentence

It has been an uphill battle for her to get an education.
an uphill battle to eradicate poverty in an area of the state that has never known anything else