What's the meaning of "up" in this sentence? Thanks!
I often went fishing up in Maine during the summer.
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The word "up" is not needed, but people from the U.S. often use it in this way It means that the person lives south of Maine. So, to travel to Maine, they must go north or "up." This is important for understanding American English, but you do not need to use it in your speaking
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In this case, "up" usually means "up" on a map, or north.
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