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located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

getting higher or more vigorous

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

moving or going or growing upward

(literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high')

having the leading position or higher score in a contest

(used of an anchor) hanging clear of the bottom

in match play a side that stands as many holes ahead as there are holes remaining to be played