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Opposite of towards a (lower) place or position
“He made his way through the short corridor, before proceeding up to the upper deck entrance via the rung ladder and scaffolding.”
Opposite of at or in a lower position
“The house has three bedrooms which are all located upstairs.”
Opposite of in a tumbling movement towards the ground
“Do I have to jump up and down like a monkey, with a cowbell around my neck for anyone to notice me?”
Opposite of back or backward
Opposite of to, or at a distance from, a particular place, person, or thing
“Do it here, where I can see you.”
Opposite of throughout the length of
“The rest of the circus wagons came around the mountain pass, much more slowly and without further damage.”
Opposite of throughout (a period of time)
“Even before the Middle Ages, both domestic economic activity and foreign trade were widespread in Japan.”
Opposite of from a higher to a lower point of (something)
“He talked to the dog and got it to climb up the ladder and onto the platform.”
Opposite of to the other side of
“Jay had miraculously emerged from a 12-foot fall completely unscathed.”
Opposite of in a state of unhappiness or depression
“While he has suffered, I think he's made a lot of money from it, and that has made him very happy.”
Opposite of inoperable and not in working condition
“As she drove up into the Santa Cruz mountains she glanced at the dashboard clock, miraculously still working after all these years.”
Opposite of finished or having been brought to an end
“Windows to the facility are kept closed and sealed while work is ongoing.”
Opposite of somewhat ill or not fully physically healthy
“When the body feels healthy and sound, the mind tends to follow suit.”
Opposite of placed or scheduled on a list or addendum
“The meeting was unscheduled, so I was not expecting him.”
Opposite of generally good in quality or character
“Overall, it was an untidy production of the Shakespearean play with a convoluted and complex twist.”
Opposite of not physically functioning or working
Opposite of lacking in enthusiasm
“In my experience children become quite involved with the details of their imagery and are enthusiastic to share these with others.”
Opposite of to ingest food or drink, usually very quickly
“He appeared to vomit directly down into the turf next to the penalty spot.”
Opposite of to knock or bring to the ground
“Somewhere on the long list of jobs is a task to erect a nice little shed in the back garden.”
(somewhat rare) Opposite of to refuse, or to vote against
“If there is a vote, a simple majority of creditors is sufficient to approve the proposal.”
Opposite of to cause to become physically weaker
Opposite of to drink or consume a liquid
(somewhat rare) Opposite of to consume or eat, especially quickly or greedily
“I would fast for a few hours before my next meal as part of my new diet.”
Opposite of to knock or bring to the ground
“As a sign of good sportsmanship, he extended his hand to help his opponent back to his feet.”
Opposite of to eat or consume as food
“I avoid food for hours each day as part of my intermittent fast.”
Opposite of to refuse or reject
“I accept your argument and deem it sufficient to drop the charges.”
Opposite of to consume a liquid
“I decided to go low carb and eat a big juicy steak without worrying about the fat.”
Opposite of to consume food hungrily or in a gluttonous manner
Opposite of to drink quickly
Opposite of to be victorious over
Opposite of an unwelcome experience or event
“We later found out that the cold weather was a real blessing because it killed all the roaches in our furniture and belongings.”
Opposite of something that causes sadness or distress
“The upside is that with so much freelance work crammed into a short amount of time, it will bring in a fair amount of money.”
Opposite of a loss of success or status
“Occasionally, businesses hit a purple patch and produce excess profits.”
Opposite of a feeling or period of unhappiness or depression
“Christine had felt an adrenaline rush that gave her a high like never before.”
(dated) Opposite of a feeling of aversion or hostility towards someone
“I looked up at him as a son might look up in appreciation of his father, as there was a strong connection.”
Opposite of the quality of being averse
Opposite of a frizzy mass of hair or fibre
Opposite of a state of decline or degeneration
“In the struggle which followed Temür's death, we find almost all the political actors who had played a part in his rise to power and his early rule.”
Opposite of a steep downward plunge
Opposite of a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
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