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What are antonyms of the word up?

The antonyms of "up" depend heavily on the context. Here are some possibilities:

General opposites:

* Down: This is the most common antonym and applies to many contexts, like movement, direction, and state.

* Off: This can be used when "up" means "on" or "in operation."

* Closed: When "up" means "open."

Specific examples:

* Up (as in "the price went up") - Down (as in "the price went down")

* Up (as in "he woke up") - Down (as in "he went back down to sleep")

* Up (as in "the volume is up") - Down (as in "turn the volume down")

* Up (as in "the sun is up") - Down (as in "the sun is down")

* Up (as in "he was up for the challenge") - Down (as in "he was down on his luck")

Other words that could be considered antonyms, depending on context:

* Downward

* Decreasing

* Lower

* Less

* Depressed

* Finished

It's important to consider the specific context and the meaning of "up" in that particular sentence to determine the most accurate antonym.

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