up-

English

Etymology

From Middle English, from Old English ūp- (“up-”), from ūp (“up, from above”). Cognate with Dutch op- (“up-”), German auf- (“up-”). More at up.

Prefix

up-

1. Used to indicate increase.

   Over time the engine's power was uprated.

2. Used to indicate higher position or direction, literally or figuratively.

   The uptake of tickets increased dramatically after the favorable review.

Derived terms

[+] English words prefixed with up-

• uprate
• upstart
• uptake

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Old English

Alternative forms

• upp-, uppe-

Etymology

From Old English ūp (“up, upward”).

Prefix

ūp-

1. up, upward

   ūpsettan (“to exalt”)

   ūpferian (“to raise up, bring up”)

   ūplang (“upright, erect; tall, high up”)

2. heavenly, from above; upper

   ūprodor (“firmament, heavens, sky”)

   ūpland (“the country, upland”)