Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ups-and-downs
noun
/ˈʌps ənd daʊnz/
Definition
The fluctuations or changes in circumstances, often referring to the highs and lows of life.
Examples
- Life is full of ups-and-downs, but it’s important to stay positive.
- After many ups-and-downs in their relationship, they finally found stability.
Meaning
Ups-and-downs describes the experiences of success and failure, happiness and sadness, or the varying nature of situations.
Synonyms
- fluctuations
- variations
- vicissitudes
- highs and lows
