up
/ʌp/
Translation
Towards a higher place, or to a standing or finished position.
Examples
Please stand .
"Up" tells you to move to a standing position.
balloon went .
"Up" shows the balloon moved to a higher place.
Pick toys.
"Up" here means to lift the toys from the floor.
Used in
Stories
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