Uphill
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The ascending slope or incline of a hill.
“The last mile of the race was entirely uphill and required a determined finish.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌʌpˈhɪl/
Syllables
up·hill
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Contains double L at the end, HILL is embedded and makes this word immediately recognisable
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