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Definition of upslope

upslope

/ˈʌp.sloʊp/
up · slope
Plural:upslopes
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upslope Lexical Profile

upslope Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Directed, moving, or situated toward a higher elevation on a slope.

Example

"Moist upslope winds often produce heavy fog and snow along the eastern side of the mountain range."

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• adverb

1

Toward or at a higher point on an incline or hillside.

Example

"The hikers trekked steadily upslope until they reached the alpine meadow."

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• noun

1

An upward incline or ascending slope of a hill, mountain, or terrain.

Example

"Several hardy pine trees clung to the rocky upslope just below the ridge."

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• Nearby Words

upskill
upskirt
upskirting
upslope
upspeak
upstage
upstairs

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upslope. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upslope
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