upbound en · ADJ
Etymology
From up- + bound or up + -bound.
Meanings
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(not-comparable) Directed or moving up or in a direction conventionally considered up; upstream
He took an upbound escalator.
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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
upbound en · ADV
Etymology
From up- + bound or up + -bound.
Meanings
-
Up or in a direction conventionally considered up; upstream
The ore boat sailed upbound through the locks last week.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more upbound | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most upbound | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |