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uphill

up·hill [ up híl ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. up slope: up a slope or toward the top of a hill

2. with difficulty: against great resistance or in spite of difficulty



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. going higher on slope: going upward on a slope or to higher ground

2. on higher ground: located farther up on a slope or on higher ground

3. difficult: requiring a lot of effort
an uphill struggle

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