up-

See also: up, UP, úp, -up, U.P., and ир

English

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.

Prefix

up-

1. Used to indicate increase.

   Over time the engine's power was uprated.

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

   The uptake of tickets increased dramatically after the favorable review.

Derived terms

English words prefixed with up-

• uprate
• upstart
• uptake

Anagrams

• P U, PU, Pu

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Old English

Alternative forms

• upp-, uppe-

Etymology

From Old English up (“up, upward”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈup/ (as a nominal prefix)
• IPA^(key): /up/ (as a verbal prefix)

Prefix

up-

1. up, upward

   upsettan ― to exalt

   upferian ― to raise up, bring up

   uplang ― upright; tall, high up

2. heavenly, from above; upper

   uprodor ― firmament, heavens, sky

   upland ― the country, upland

Derived terms

Old English words prefixed with up-

Descendants

• Middle English: up-
  • English: up-