26984 words

uphill

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
leading to a higher place on a slope:

Examples:

an uphill climb
running uphill
2

Examples:

It'll be an uphill struggle/battle/fight to get the new proposals accepted.
3
leading to a higher place on a slope:

Examples:

The runners began the uphill climb to the finish line.
As we started driving uphill, the car made a strange noise.
4
fig.Uphill can also mean difficult and needing a large amount of effort:

Examples:

Recovering from the accident will be an uphill battle for her, but she’s doing well.

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