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uphill
[ adverb adjective uhp-hil; noun uhp-hil ]
adverb
- up or as if up the slope of a hill or other incline; upward:
The soldiers marched uphill. Water does not run uphill without assistance.
adjective
- going or tending upward on or as if on a hill:
an uphill road.
- at a high place or point:
an uphill village.
- laboriously fatiguing or difficult:
an uphill struggle to become wealthy.
Synonyms: , , , ,
noun
- a rising terrain; ascent.
uphill
/ ˈʌˈɪ /
adjective
- inclining, sloping, or leading upwards
- requiring arduous and protracted effort
an uphill task
adverb
- up an incline or slope; upwards
- against difficulties
noun
- a rising incline; ascent
Example Sentences
It seems like Anthony is facing an uphill battle with his claims of self-defense.
He has lodged a members bill in parliament proposing a ban, though he is seemingly facing an uphill battle to win government support.
The case likely faces an uphill battle with the labor board now under the control of the Trump administration.
Others noted that getting people to move to another social media app is an uphill battle.
"I think they have a real uphill battle," Ms Phillips-Sawyer said of the FTC.
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