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upbound

adj · adv · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Directed or moving up or in a direction conventionally considered up; upstream

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • He took an upbound escalator.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adv

Meaning 2

Up or in a direction conventionally considered up; upstream

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The ore boat sailed upbound through the locks last week.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

heading in any direction that is conventionally up

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • upbound shipping lanes

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From up- + bound or up + -bound.