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Definition of upthread

upthread

/ˌʌpˈθrɛd/
up · thread
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• adverb

1

Earlier or higher up in an online discussion thread, email chain, or sequence of digital messages.

Example

"Someone already answered that exact question upthread about an hour ago."

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• adjective

1

Located or occurring earlier in an online discussion thread, email chain, or sequence of digital messages.

Example

"Please refer to the upthread comments for the background information on this proposal."

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• Rhymes for upthread

• Nearby Words

uptake
uptalk
uptempo
upthread
uptick
uptight
uptightness

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