Definitions
- Describing a climb or ascent on a slope or incline. - Referring to a difficult or challenging task or situation. - Talking about an effort that requires extra energy or exertion.
- Referring to a direction or movement towards a higher position. - Describing an increase in quantity, quality, or value. - Talking about a positive trend or development.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a movement or change in direction.
- 2Both words can be used figuratively to describe non-physical concepts.
- 3Both words contain the root 'up'.
What is the difference?
- 1Direction: Uphill refers to a specific upward direction on a slope or incline, while upward can refer to any upward direction.
- 2Physicality: Uphill is more physical and concrete, while upward is more abstract and conceptual.
- 3Connotation: Uphill has a more negative connotation, implying difficulty or challenge, while upward has a more positive connotation, implying progress or improvement.
- 4Usage: Uphill is typically used in the context of physical movement or challenges, while upward is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, including non-physical ones.
- 5Parts of speech: Uphill is primarily used as an adverb or adjective, while upward is primarily used as an adverb or adjective, but can also be used as a noun.
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Remember this!
Uphill and upward are both words that describe upward movement or change. However, uphill specifically refers to a physical climb or difficult task, while upward is more abstract and can refer to any upward direction or positive trend. Additionally, uphill has a more negative connotation, while upward has a more positive connotation.
