Meaning of upwards of | Babel Free

Definitions

More than; in excess of.

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Examples

“The cheap ones won't last, while a good quality product could cost upwards of $500.”

“"[…] The quay is upwards of 1,000 feet in length, and capable of accommodating more than 100 sail of traders; and there are generally a considerable number of vessels of from 40 to 300 tons burden, from various parts of the world, waiting to receive their cargoes."”

“Work commenced at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday and continued without break until 4 a.m. on Monday morning, in the course of which three shifts of upwards of 90 men each and three steam cranes were employed.”

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