step-up

step–up

noun \ˈstep-ˌəp\

Definition of STEP-UP

: an increase or advance in size or amount

First Known Use of STEP-UP

1922

Related to STEP-UP

Synonyms: accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increment, more, plus, proliferation, raise, rise, step-up, supplement, uptick

Antonyms: abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, depletion, diminishment, diminution, drop-off, fall, falloff, lessening, loss, lowering, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Related Words: accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering; complement; accession, appendix, continuation, extension, uptrend, upturn; jump, run-up, spike

Near Antonyms: deduction, subtraction

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