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uphill

[uhp-hil, uhp-hil]

adverb

  1. up or as if up the slope of a hill or other incline; upward.

    The soldiers marched uphill. Water does not run uphill without assistance.



adjective

  1. going or tending upward on or as if on a hill.

    an uphill road.

  2. at a high place or point.

    an uphill village.

  3. laboriously fatiguing or difficult.

    an uphill struggle to become wealthy.

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noun

  1. a rising terrain; ascent.

uphill

/ ˈʌˈɪ /

adjective

  1. inclining, sloping, or leading upwards

  2. requiring arduous and protracted effort

    an uphill task

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. up an incline or slope; upwards

  2. against difficulties

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a rising incline; ascent

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of uphill1

First recorded in 1540–50; up- + hill
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While tech companies have released glasses in the past, convincing people to buy them has been an uphill battle.

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The uphill battle against the powerful gun lobby survived an appeals court challenge, but last week the U.S.

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“It's an uphill battle for sure,” Fehlbaum said, describing the challenge of informing voters about the bill and their petition.

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I think “Étoile” is facing a real uphill struggle to exist.

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I always felt like it was an uphill battle trying to get them made.

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