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ups

The correct spelling is ups.

How to pronounce ups

/ʌps/
noun

IPA: /ʌps/

Say it like: Ups

The correct spelling is ups. The direction opposed to the pull of gravity. For example: "Up is a good way to go."

Usage Examples

Up is a good way to go.

I hate almost everything about my job. The only up is that it's so close to home.

She lives in a two-up two-down.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The direction opposed to the pull of gravity.
  2. 2.A positive thing.
  3. 3.An upstairs room of a two story house.

verb

  1. 1.To increase or raise.
  2. 2.To promote.
  3. 3.(usually in combination with another verb) To act suddenly.
  4. 4.To ascend; to climb up.
  5. 5.To upload.

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