Standard Lemma guide

up-

prefix · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prefix

Meaning 1

Used to indicate increase.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Examples

  • Over time the engine's power was uprated.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prefix

Meaning 2

Used to indicate higher position or direction, literally or figuratively.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: morpheme

Examples

  • The uptake of tickets increased dramatically after the favorable review.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English up-, from Old English ūp- (“up-”), from ūp (“up, from above”). Cognate with Dutch op- (“up-”), German auf- (“up-”). More at up.