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Meaning of upwind in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Adverb
    1. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    upwind

    Definitions

    1. towards the side exposed to wind

    Synonyms

    • windward
  2. Adverb

    upwind

    Definitions

    1. toward the wind

    Examples

    • « they were sailing leeward »

    Antonyms

    • windward
    • downwind
    • windward
    • downwind
  3. 2. in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing

    Examples

    • « they flew upwind »

    Antonyms

    • downwind
    • with the wind

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  • upwards
  • upwardly
  • upward(a)
  • upward
  • upwind
  • up and down
  • up here
  • up in the air
  • up on(p)
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