Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
upwards-of
phrase
ˈʌp.wərdz əv
Definition
More than a specified amount or number; exceeding a certain limit.
Examples
- There are upwards-of 100 participants expected at the conference.
- The project will cost upwards-of $50,000.
- He has upwards-of five years of experience in the field.
Meaning
The phrase ‘upwards-of’ indicates that a quantity is higher than a given threshold, commonly used when discussing estimates or measurements.
Synonyms
- more than
- over
- above
- in excess of
