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- pronunciation:
- uhp
hIl
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adverb |
| definition: |
on an upward slope or in an upward direction.
Jack and Jill walked uphill to the well. |
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
located on or following along an upward incline.
My car slipped out of gear on the uphill street. |
| definition 2: |
requiring great effort; difficult.
The reporter fought an uphill battle to get information from the president's secretary.- antonyms:
- easy
- similar words:
- difficult, grueling
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