Word
uplift
Phoneticsup·lift, stress on the first syllable
/ˈəpɫɪft/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a feeling of hope and happiness. It can also mean an increase in something, like a price or the height of the ground.
n. a positive emotional or spiritual elevation; also refers to the upward movement of the earth's crust or an increase in value.
Examples
“The good news gave the whole team a much-needed uplift.”
“The charity event provided a significant emotional uplift for the families affected by the storm.”
“Geologists studied the tectonic uplift that had raised the mountain range by several millimeters over the last decade.”
Examples
simple
“The good news gave the whole team a much-needed uplift.”
contextual
“The charity event provided a significant emotional uplift for the families affected by the storm.”
complex
“Geologists studied the tectonic uplift that had raised the mountain range by several millimeters over the last decade.”
Real-World Examples
“So far, Labour – under Keir Starmer – has set aside £500m to fund any uplift in pay.” “Vaughan added: "It's a 43% uplift, that for me is far too much.” Etymology
From up- + lift.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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