up

/ˈəp/

partly from Middle English up upward, from Old English ūp; partly from Middle English uppe on high, from Old English; both akin to Old High German ūf up and probably to Latin sub under, Greek hypo under, hyper over

adverb

  1. in or into a higher position or level; especially : away from the center of the earth

  2. from beneath the ground or water to the surface

  3. from below the horizon

pull up a daisy

adjective

  1. risen above the horizon

  2. standing

  3. being out of bed

the sun is up

preposition

  1. —used as a function word to indicate motion to or toward or situation at a higher point of

  2. up into or in the

  3. in a direction regarded as being toward or near the upper end or part of

was hid away up garret