uphill

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the upward slope of a hill
  2. adjective sloping upward
  3. adverb against difficulties

Etymology

From up + hill.

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