uphill

English

/ˈʌphɪl/, /ʌpˈhɪl/

adv
Definitions
  • Up a slope, towards higher ground.
  • (by extension) With difficulty.

Etymology

Compound from English up (a higher degree, adverb) + English hill (hele).

Origin

English

hill

Gloss

hele

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