turned+upward

  • 1Turned — Turn Turn (t[^u]rn), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Turned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Turning}.] [OE. turnen, tournen, OF. tourner, torner, turner, F. tourner, LL. tornare, fr. L. tornare to turn in a lathe, to rounds off, fr. tornus a lathe, Gr. ? a turner s… …

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  • 2upward — up|ward1 [ ʌpwərd ] adverb ** 1. ) toward a higher position: The road climbed upward. ─ opposite DOWNWARD 2. ) toward a higher or more important level: Share prices have risen sharply upward. ─ opposite DOWNWARD 3. ) more than a number or amount …

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  • 3upward — I UK [ˈʌpwə(r)d] / US [ˈʌpwərd] adjective [only before noun] * 1) moving or turned towards a higher position strong upward currents of air 2) moving towards a higher level or amount The dollar is still on a upward trend, despite pressure from… …

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  • 4upward — I upwards [ˈʌpwədz] or upward [ˈʌpwəd] adv 1) towards a higher position Ant: downwards She glanced upwards at the screen.[/ex] 2) towards a higher or more important level Ant: downwards The initial estimate has been revised upwards.[/ex] 3) more… …

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  • 5To be turned of — Turn Turn (t[^u]rn), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Turned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Turning}.] [OE. turnen, tournen, OF. tourner, torner, turner, F. tourner, LL. tornare, fr. L. tornare to turn in a lathe, to rounds off, fr. tornus a lathe, Gr. ? a turner s… …

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  • 6up|turned — «uhp TURND, UHP turnd», adjective. 1. turned or facing upward. 2. turned over; overturned. 3. turned up at the end …

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  • 7up·turned — /ˈʌpˌtɚnd/ adj 1 : turned so that the bottom part is on top : turned upside down an upturned trash can an upturned boat 2 : turned or directed upward upturned faces a hat with …

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  • 8Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… …

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  • 9ECONOMIC AFFAIRS — THE PRE MANDATE (LATE OTTOMAN) PERIOD Geography and Borders In September 1923 a new political entity was formally recognized by the international community. Palestine, or Ereẓ Israel as Jews have continued to refer to it for 2,000 years,… …

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  • 10eye, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction  specialized sense organ capable of receiving visual images, which are then carried to the brain. Anatomy of the visual apparatus Structures auxiliary to the eye The orbit       The eye is protected from mechanical injury… …

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