uphill

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up·hill • adv. / ˌəpˈhil/ in an ascending direction up a hill or slope: follow the track uphill.• adj. / ˈəpˌhil/ sloping upward; ascending: the journey is slightly uphill. ∎ fig. requiring great effort; difficult: an uphill struggle to gain worldwide recognition.• n. / ˈəpˌhil/ an upward slope.

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uphill

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uphill ascent XVI; adj. †high, elevated XVII; going upwards, arduous; adv. XVII. f. UP prep. + HILL.

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