up-

up- [ ʌp ] prefix

1. ) in or going toward a position that is higher or farther north: used with some adjectives, nouns, and adverbs:

She went upstairs.

upstate New York

2. ) more modern or fashionable: used with some adjectives, nouns, and verbs:

an upscale vacation rental (=expensive and of high quality)

a computer upgrade

3. ) happier or more exciting: used with some adjectives, nouns, and verbs:

She seems much more upbeat (=much happier).

I was uplifted by the experience.

4. ) moved or changed completely: used with some adjectives, nouns, and verbs:

He uprooted his family and moved to Canada.

─ opposite DOWN-