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/ʌp/ preposition A1 Neutral

Places

Meaning

In a higher position or moving towards a higher place.

💡 Used to show position or direction.

Example Sentences

She put the books up on the shelf .

The cat is climbing up the tree .

Word in Context

The cat climbs up the tree . The boy watches the cat and calls his mother . His mother comes and takes the cat down .

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