Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
upwards-of-something
Phrase
/ˈʌp.wɚdz əv ˈsʌm.θɪŋ/
Definition
More than a specified amount; in excess of.
Examples
- There are upwards of 100 people expected at the event.
- The project will cost upwards of $50,000.
- She earns upwards of $80,000 annually in her job.
Meaning
This term is often used to indicate that a quantity or figure surpasses a certain threshold.
Synonyms
- more than
- over
- in excess of
