adverb
chiefly US /ˈʌpwɚd/ or chiefly Brit upwards /ˈʌpwɚdz/
from a lower place or level to a higher place or level
toward the ceiling, sky, etc.
toward a higher or better condition or position
to a larger amount :to a higher number
onward and upward
upwards of
also US upward of
more than (an amount or number)
adjective
always used before a noun
moving or going from a lower place or level to a higher place or level
moving or going toward the ceiling, sky, etc.
changing to a larger amount or higher number
US