Upwards for Dummies

Upwards is a term we use to describe something that is moving or pointing in the direction towards the sky or higher up. It's like when you see a bird soaring up into the air or when you throw a ball high above your head. In both of these examples, the bird and the ball are moving upwards.

Think of it this way: imagine you have a ladder and you are climbing up step by step. Each time you move your foot to the next step, you are going upwards. It's like you are defying gravity and reaching for the sky. That's what upwards means!

But it's not just about physical movements. We also use upwards to talk about things that are increasing or becoming more. For example, if you have a jar filled with marbles and you start adding more marbles, the number of marbles is going upwards. Or let's say you are studying really hard for a test and you keep getting higher and higher grades. Your grades are going upwards!

So, in a nutshell, upwards means moving or pointing towards the sky or higher up, just like a bird flying or a ball being thrown up. And it can also describe things that are increasing or becoming more, like the number of marbles in a jar or your grades in school. It's all about going up, rising, and reaching for something higher.