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uphill

Syllabification: (up·hill)
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Definition of uphill

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌəpˈhil/
  • in an ascending direction up a hill or slope:follow the track uphill

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈəpˌhil/
  • sloping upward; ascending:the journey is slightly uphill
  • requiring great effort; difficult:an uphill struggle to gain worldwide recognition

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈəpˌhil/
  • an upward slope.

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