Which should you use, upward or upwards? The adjective upward may mean moving or turned towards a higher position, or moving towards a higher level or amount; upward is used only before a noun. The adverb upwards may mean towards a higher position or level, or more than a particular number or amount. Do not use upwards before a noun.
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Stress is on an upwards trend.
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| Correct: |
Stress is on an upward trend.
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