--- title: U — The English dictionary with trees and pragmatics · page 20 description: The 584 words of the English dictionary under U, every meaning for a pupil and every example with its dependency tree and pragmatics. --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/U/page/20/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [dictionaries](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/) / [English dictionary](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/) / U # U — The English dictionary · page 20 [A](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/A/) · [B](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/B/) · [C](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/C/) · [D](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/english/D/) · 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*Everyday, meaning 1:* Too big, heavy or awkward to move easily.[↗](../../unwieldy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The unwieldy parcel slipped down the stairs.[↗](../../unwieldy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The beast was too heavy and unwieldy to jump out.[↗](../../unwieldy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The huge box was unwieldy to carry.[↗](../../unwieldy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") **unwilling** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unwilling means not wanting to do something, doing it only because you have to: an unwilling helper.[↗](../../unwilling/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unwilling to do something means you refuse or are not ready to do it.[↗](../../unwilling/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The cat was unwilling to go into its basket.[↗](../../unwilling/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · He was unwilling to share his toys.[↗](../../unwilling/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She went to the dentist unwillingly.[↗](../../unwilling/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Tom was an unwilling volunteer for the magic trick.[↗](../../unwilling/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Many people were unwilling to go out in the storm.[↗](../../unwilling/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Mia is unwilling to pay more than 10 pounds for the book.[↗](../../unwilling/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He was unwilling at first, but the maiden insisted.[↗](../../unwilling/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unwillingly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unwillingly means not wanting to do something, so doing it slowly and with reluctance, as if against your will.[↗](../../unwillingly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* But let us be quick," and rather unwillingly the donkey set out.[↗](../../unwillingly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Very unwillingly the jackal held the rope, while the hedgehog walked slowly round the greyhound.[↗](../../unwillingly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **unwillingness** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unwillingness means not wanting to do something.[↗](../../unwillingness/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* His unwillingness to share upset his friends.[↗](../../unwillingness/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She showed unwillingness to go to bed.[↗](../../unwillingness/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The team's unwillingness to give up won the game.[↗](../../unwillingness/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Unwillingness to learn makes things harder.[↗](../../unwillingness/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The dog's unwillingness to bathe was funny.[↗](../../unwillingness/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Their unwillingness to listen caused problems.[↗](../../unwillingness/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unwind** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unwind means to relax after being busy, tired or worried: «I unwind by reading.».[↗](../../unwind/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To unwind something means to undo it from a roll or coil, like unwinding a ball of wool or a hosepipe.[↗](../../unwind/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* After a busy day, I like to unwind with a book.[↗](../../unwind/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Dad unwinds by going for a run.[↗](../../unwind/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We unwound the hose to water the garden.[↗](../../unwind/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The kite string unwound as the kite flew higher.[↗](../../unwind/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · A warm bath helps me unwind before bed.[↗](../../unwind/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat unwound the ball of wool all over the floor.[↗](../../unwind/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unwise** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Not sensible; likely to cause trouble.[↗](../../unwise/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *e.g.* "It would be unwise to swim after a big meal."[↗](../../unwise/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It is unwise to walk on thin ice.[↗](../../unwise/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Sharing your password is an unwise choice.[↗](../../unwise/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Spending all your pocket money at once was unwise.[↗](../../unwise/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · It would be unwise to go hiking without water.[↗](../../unwise/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The king made an unwise decision.[↗](../../unwise/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unwise to climb trees in a storm.[↗](../../unwise/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It is unwise to treat old friends badly for the sake of new ones.[↗](../../unwise/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Do ye thus requite the LORD, O foolish people and unwise? is not He thy father that hath gotten thee? hath He not made thee, and established thee?[↗](../../unwise/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah DEU.32.6, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unwise/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · The throes of a travailing woman shall come upon him; he is an unwise son; for it is time he should not tarry in the place of the breaking forth of children.[↗](../../unwise/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets HOS.13.13, JPS 1917)[↗](../../unwise/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **unwitting** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unwitting means not knowing or not aware of what you are doing or what is happening.[↗](../../unwitting/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unwitting can describe something done by accident, without meaning to, like an unwitting mistake.[↗](../../unwitting/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The postman was an unwitting helper in the robbery.[↗](../../unwitting/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She made an unwitting mistake on the map.[↗](../../unwitting/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The unwitting tourist bought a fake ticket.[↗](../../unwitting/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He unwittingly gave away the surprise.[↗](../../unwitting/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The cat was an unwitting star of the video.[↗](../../unwitting/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unwitting people can spread fake news.[↗](../../unwitting/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unwittingly** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unwittingly means without knowing, by accident, not on purpose.[↗](../../unwittingly/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It so happened that unwittingly he took a wrong road.[↗](../../unwittingly/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Again his wife gives them away unwittingly.[↗](../../unwittingly/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") **unworthy** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unworthy means not deserving something, especially something good: «I felt unworthy of the prize.».[↗](../../unworthy/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unworthy of someone means not good enough for their character: «That mean comment is unworthy of you.».[↗](../../unworthy/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (church) In church language, people speak of being unworthy before God, meaning they need God's mercy.[↗](../../unworthy/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The young knight felt unworthy to hold the magic sword.[↗](../../unworthy/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · That rude remark is unworthy of you.[↗](../../unworthy/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The prize went to a team that some said was unworthy of it.[↗](../../unworthy/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The old story said only the pure in heart could lift the stone; the unworthy failed.[↗](../../unworthy/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · (church) In some services, people pray, «Lord, I am not worthy to receive you.»[↗](../../unworthy/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The rumour was unworthy of a reply.[↗](../../unworthy/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · You have proved yourself unworthy of the riches that were given you.[↗](../../unworthy/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unwrap** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unwrap something is to take off the paper, plastic or cover that is around it.[↗](../../unwrap/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (informal) To unwrap a secret or idea is to reveal or explain it.[↗](../../unwrap/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We unwrapped our presents on Christmas morning.[↗](../../unwrap/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Unwrap the chocolate bar carefully.[↗](../../unwrap/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The baby loved unwrapping paper more than the toy\![↗](../../unwrap/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't unwrap your sandwich until lunchtime.[↗](../../unwrap/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · She slowly unwrapped the mysterious parcel.[↗](../../unwrap/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The museum unwrapped the old map from its cloth.[↗](../../unwrap/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **unwrapped** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unwrapped means opened by taking off the paper or cover: «she unwrapped the present».[↗](../../unwrapped/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Unwrapped also means not wrapped, with no cover: «an unwrapped sweet».[↗](../../unwrapped/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She unwrapped her birthday present slowly.[↗](../../unwrapped/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · We unwrapped the sandwiches at the picnic.[↗](../../unwrapped/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Don't eat unwrapped sweets that a stranger gives you.[↗](../../unwrapped/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The gift was left unwrapped because we ran out of paper.[↗](../../unwrapped/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · He unwrapped the bandage carefully.[↗](../../unwrapped/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Unwrapped food should be kept covered.[↗](../../unwrapped/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He had something wrapped in a fold of his cloak, and he unwrapped and produced this thing.[↗](../../unwrapped/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unwritten** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Unwritten means not written down; existing only in speech or memory.[↗](../../unwritten/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An unwritten rule is one that everybody follows or knows, even though nobody wrote it down.[↗](../../unwritten/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Unwritten can also mean not yet written, like an unwritten story or chapter.[↗](../../unwritten/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* It's an unwritten rule not to sit in Grandad's chair.[↗](../../unwritten/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The UK is said to have an unwritten constitution.[↗](../../unwritten/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Some languages are still unwritten.[↗](../../unwritten/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The ending of the story is still unwritten.[↗](../../unwritten/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Queuing at the bus stop is an unwritten rule.[↗](../../unwritten/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The old songs were unwritten and passed on by singing.[↗](../../unwritten/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The response of Uncle Remus led to the earnest recital of a piece of unwritten history that must prove interesting to ethnologists.[↗](../../unwritten/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **unyoke** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unyoke is to take the yoke off animals, freeing them from the harness that joins them to a cart or plough.[↗](../../unyoke/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* In this capacity they help to unyoke the horses when he sinks to rest.[↗](../../unyoke/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **unzip** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To unzip something is to open its zip (US: zipper).[↗](../../unzip/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (computers) To unzip a file is to open a compressed (zipped) file so you can use what is inside.[↗](../../unzip/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Unzip your coat when you come inside.[↗](../../unzip/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · She unzipped her pencil case and took out a pen.[↗](../../unzip/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The tent was unzipped and the cold came in.[↗](../../unzip/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He unzipped his backpack to find his lunch.[↗](../../unzip/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Download the folder and unzip it.[↗](../../unzip/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The game files must be unzipped before you can play.[↗](../../unzip/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **up** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Up means toward a higher place: climb up the tree.[↗](../../up/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Up means at a higher place: the cat is up on the roof.[↗](../../up/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* Up means more or higher in amount: prices went up.[↗](../../up/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* Up means out of bed: are you up yet?[↗](../../up/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 5:* Up means completely, until nothing is left: eat it up, use up.[↗](../../up/#m5 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 6:* Up means along: walk up the street.[↗](../../up/#m6 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 7:* «What's up?» means «What is happening?» or «What is wrong?».[↗](../../up/#m7 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 8:* (casual) «Sup» or «wassup» is a clipped «what's up»; «up for it» means willing: «you up for footy?».[↗](../../up/#m8 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 9:* (casual) To up something is to raise it: «they upped the price by 2».[↗](../../up/#m9 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 10:* (casual) «Time's up» means time is over; «up to you» means you decide; «what are you up to?» means what are you doing.[↗](../../up/#m10 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 11:* (rough) «Shut up», «belt up» and «wind someone up» (tease to anger) are rough uses.[↗](../../up/#m11 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 12:* (formal) «Increase», «ascend» and «elevate» are stiff words: «The price increased by 2 dollars.».[↗](../../up/#m12 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 13:* Up can also be used with "grow" to mean becoming an adult, as in "children grow up".[↗](../../up/#m13 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The price went up by 2 dollars.[↗](../../up/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Add up all the numbers.[↗](../../up/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She used up 3 eggs.[↗](../../up/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · He climbed up 20 steps.[↗](../../up/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Round 47 up to 50.[↗](../../up/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Time to get up for school\![↗](../../up/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · You can bring up to 3 friends.[↗](../../up/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Tidy up your room, please.[↗](../../up/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · sup, u up for footy? need 2 more for 5 a side (casual)[↗](../../up/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · They upped the price again, 3 quid now, rip-off.[↗](../../up/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") (casual, annoyed)[↗](../../up/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") · Shut up and add them up, it's 12.[↗](../../up/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") (rough)[↗](../../up/#x11 "tree and pragmatics") · The price of a ticket increased by 2 dollars; determine the revised price given an initial price of 7 dollars.[↗](../../up/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") (formal exam)[↗](../../up/#x12 "tree and pragmatics") · All children, except one, grow up.[↗](../../up/#x13 "tree and pragmatics") · And Laban came up with Jacob.[↗](../../up/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.31.25, JPS 1917)[↗](../../up/#x14 "tree and pragmatics") · And he went up from thence to Beer-sheba.[↗](../../up/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.26.23, JPS 1917)[↗](../../up/#x15 "tree and pragmatics") · And the thin ears swallowed up the seven good ears.[↗](../../up/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah GEN.41.24, JPS 1917)[↗](../../up/#x16 "tree and pragmatics") · And who hath brought up these?[↗](../../up/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets ISA.49.21, JPS 1917)[↗](../../up/#x17 "tree and pragmatics") · And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.[↗](../../up/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets 1SA.29.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../up/#x18 "tree and pragmatics") · Can the rush shoot up without mire?[↗](../../up/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings JOB.8.11, JPS 1917)[↗](../../up/#x19 "tree and pragmatics") **upbringing** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Your upbringing is the way your parents or carers raised you as a child: how they cared for you, taught you and what they believed was right.[↗](../../upbringing/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* Upbringing can also mean the place and conditions you grew up in.[↗](../../upbringing/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* She had a happy upbringing on a farm in Ireland.[↗](../../upbringing/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · His strict upbringing taught him to be on time.[↗](../../upbringing/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Children in foster care can still have a loving upbringing.[↗](../../upbringing/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Her upbringing in a big family made her good at sharing.[↗](../../upbringing/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · They gave their children a religious upbringing.[↗](../../upbringing/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Your upbringing shapes you, but you can still make your own choices.[↗](../../upbringing/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · He engaged a competent dragon to look after her, and also a respectable griffin whose birth and upbringing he knew all about.[↗](../../upbringing/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **update** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To update something is to make it newer or more correct by adding the latest information.[↗](../../update/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* To update a computer, phone or app is to put the newest version of its software on it.[↗](../../update/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* An update is new information about something, or a newer version of software.[↗](../../update/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* My tablet needs an update.[↗](../../update/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Please update the chart with today's temperature.[↗](../../update/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The teacher sent an update about the school trip.[↗](../../update/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Updating apps helps keep them safe.[↗](../../update/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · We updated our class list when a new pupil arrived.[↗](../../update/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Scientists update their ideas when they learn new facts.[↗](../../update/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The news gave an update on the storm.[↗](../../update/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **upfront** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Upfront means paid or done in advance, before the work or goods are received (money).[↗](../../upfront/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An upfront person is honest and open about things.[↗](../../upfront/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* You have to pay upfront for the concert tickets.[↗](../../upfront/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The builder wanted half the money upfront.[↗](../../upfront/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · She was upfront about her mistake.[↗](../../upfront/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Be upfront with your friends.[↗](../../upfront/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The fee is paid upfront.[↗](../../upfront/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · He was upfront and told the truth.[↗](../../upfront/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **upgrade** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To upgrade something means to make it better, newer or more powerful, like upgrading a computer or a phone.[↗](../../upgrade/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An upgrade is a better or newer version, or the change that makes it better.[↗](../../upgrade/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* To be upgraded on a plane or in a hotel means to be moved to a better seat or room.[↗](../../upgrade/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 4:* To upgrade a storm or warning means to raise its level.[↗](../../upgrade/#m4 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Dad upgraded the laptop so it runs faster.[↗](../../upgrade/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · In the game, you can upgrade your sword with gold coins.[↗](../../upgrade/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We got a free upgrade to a bigger hotel room.[↗](../../upgrade/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The storm was upgraded to a hurricane.[↗](../../upgrade/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The school is upgrading the playground with new climbing frames.[↗](../../upgrade/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The new phone is a big upgrade on my old one.[↗](../../upgrade/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · The upgrade cost £50.[↗](../../upgrade/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") **upheaval** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* An upheaval is a big, sudden change that causes confusion, disorder or worry, like moving house or a war.[↗](../../upheaval/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (geology) An upheaval is a strong upward movement of the Earth's crust that pushes up land or rocks.[↗](../../upheaval/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Moving to a new country was a big upheaval.[↗](../../upheaval/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The war brought great upheaval to the town.[↗](../../upheaval/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · Building work caused upheaval in our kitchen for weeks.[↗](../../upheaval/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The Industrial Revolution was a time of upheaval.[↗](../../upheaval/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Mountains were formed by upheavals of the Earth's crust.[↗](../../upheaval/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · A new school can be an upheaval, but it gets easier.[↗](../../upheaval/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") **upheave** — *In Jewish tradition, meaning 1:* To lift up or heave violently from below.[↗](../../upheave/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* The mountains quake at Him, and the hills melt; and the earth is upheaved at His presence, yea, the world, and all that dwell therein.[↗](../../upheave/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") (Prophets NAM.1.5, JPS 1917)[↗](../../upheave/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") **uphill** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* Uphill means going up a slope, towards the top of a hill.[↗](../../uphill/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* An uphill task or battle is something hard that takes a lot of effort.[↗](../../uphill/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* We pushed our bikes uphill.[↗](../../uphill/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · Walking uphill makes you breathe hard.[↗](../../uphill/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · The school is uphill from our house.[↗](../../uphill/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · Water never flows uphill by itself.[↗](../../uphill/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · Learning to read music was an uphill battle.[↗](../../uphill/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · The path goes uphill to the castle.[↗](../../uphill/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · It is easier to ride downhill than uphill.[↗](../../uphill/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Change to a low gear for riding uphill.[↗](../../uphill/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · They went very fast, because dragons can go uphill as easily as down.[↗](../../uphill/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") **uphold** — *Everyday, meaning 1:* To uphold a rule, law or tradition is to support it and make sure it is kept.[↗](../../uphold/#m1 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 2:* (law) To uphold a decision is for a court or judge to say the earlier decision was correct and keep it.[↗](../../uphold/#m2 "tree and pragmatics") *Everyday, meaning 3:* (formal) To uphold a value is to defend it and live by it.[↗](../../uphold/#m3 "tree and pragmatics") *Example:* Police officers uphold the law.[↗](../../uphold/#x1 "tree and pragmatics") · The referee upheld the decision after watching the video.[↗](../../uphold/#x2 "tree and pragmatics") · We promise to uphold the school rules.[↗](../../uphold/#x3 "tree and pragmatics") · The judge upheld the ban.[↗](../../uphold/#x4 "tree and pragmatics") · The knights swore to uphold justice.[↗](../../uphold/#x5 "tree and pragmatics") · Our family upholds the tradition of Sunday lunch together.[↗](../../uphold/#x6 "tree and pragmatics") · And if thy brother be waxen poor, and his means fail with thee; then thou shalt uphold him: as a stranger and a settler shall he live with thee.[↗](../../uphold/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") (Torah LEV.25.35, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uphold/#x7 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, God will not cast away an innocent man, neither will He uphold the evil-doers; (Writings JOB.8.20, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uphold/#x8 "tree and pragmatics") · Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and let a willing spirit uphold me.[↗](../../uphold/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") (Writings PSA.51.14, JPS 1917)[↗](../../uphold/#x9 "tree and pragmatics") · Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is for me as the upholder of my soul.[↗](../../uphold/#x10 "tree and pragmatics") 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