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up vs upwards

arvindgiri

India

Hi,



Could you please tell me which of the below expression is used more commonly



1. Lift is going up


2. Lift is going upwards


3. Lift is going upstairs



Thanks


Arvind

07:47 AM Mar 24 2015 |

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Teacher AmySuper Member!

United States

Hi Arvind,


We would say the lift is going up. Actually, in the US we’d say the elevator is going up!


Best,


Amy

04:41 PM Mar 24 2015 |

arvindgiri

India

Thanks Amy. :)

02:46 AM Mar 25 2015 |