Upturn — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈəp-ˌtərn/ up·turn

Meaning & Definition of Upturn

Upturn (verb)

  1. to turn up or over
  2. to direct upward
  3. to turn upward

Upturn (noun)

  1. an upward turn especially toward better conditions or higher prices

Upturn (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move or extend upward

    "at this point the road upturns steeply, the trees become scarcer, and the valley unfolds before you"

    similar: arise, ascend, aspire, climb, lift, mount, rise, soar, thrust, up, uprear, uprise, upthrust
    related: surge, tower, boost, elevate, raise, upheave, uplift, upraise, balloon, blast off, take off, zoom, crest, scale, surmount, top, cant, incline, lean, list, recline, slant, slope, tilt, tip
    opposite: decline, descend, dip, drop, fall (off), plunge
    near: dive, nose-dive, plummet, sink, slide

Upturn (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in upswing, upheaval

    similar: heave, thrust, upheaval, uplifting, upraising, upsurge, upsweep, upswing, upthrust, uptrend, upwelling, ascension, ascent, climb, rise, rising, soar, boost, hike, raise, blastoff, elevation, hoist, levitation, liftoff, raising, takeoff
    opposite: plop, plummeting, sinking, decline, decrease, down, comedown, downfall, downgrade, descent, dip, dive, drop, fall, nosedive, plunge

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Upturn

The most common words with a similar meaning to Upturn:

arise, ascend, aspire, climb, lift, mount, rise, soar, thrust, up, uprear, uprise, upthrust, heave, upheaval, uplifting, upraising, upsurge, upsweep, upswing, uptrend, upwelling, ascension, ascent, rising, boost, hike, raise, blastoff, elevation, hoist, levitation, liftoff, raising, takeoff

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Upturn

Words with the opposite meaning of Upturn:

decline, descend, dip, drop, fall (off), plunge, plop, plummeting, sinking, decrease, down, comedown, downfall, downgrade, descent, dive, fall, nosedive

Related Words for Upturn

surge, tower, elevate, upheave, uplift, upraise, balloon, blast off, take off, zoom, crest, scale, surmount, top, cant, incline, lean, list, recline, slant, slope, tilt, tip

Near Antonyms of Upturn

nose-dive, plummet, sink, slide

Word Forms of Upturn

Inflections: upturned, upturning, upturns

Origin & Etymology of Upturn

First known use: 1567t

Frequently Asked Questions about Upturn

What does "Upturn" mean?

"Upturn" means to turn up or over. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to turn up or over. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Upturn"?

Other words for "Upturn" include arise, ascend, aspire, climb, lift, mount, rise and soar. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Upturn" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Upturn"?

There are 58 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Upturn". Common alternatives include arise, ascend, aspire, climb, lift, mount, rise, soar, thrust and up.

What is the opposite of "Upturn"?

Antonyms of "Upturn" include decline, descend, dip, drop, fall (off), plunge, plop and plummeting. Near antonyms include nose-dive, plummet, sink and slide.

How do you use "Upturn" in a sentence?

Examples of "Upturn" in a sentence: "at this point the road upturns steeply, the trees become scarcer, and the valley unfolds before you".

Is "Upturn" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Upturn" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Upturn"?

"Upturn" is pronounced /ˈəp-ˌtərn/ and divided into syllables as up·turn.

What is the origin of the word "Upturn"?

First known use: 1567t.