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step-up

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of step-up

something added (as by growth)

there's been a step-up in productivity since regular breaks were offered

Synonyms of step-up

accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increase, increment, more, plus, proliferation, raise, rise, supplement, uptick

Words Related to step-up

accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering

complement

accession, appendix, continuation, extension, uptrend, upturn

jump, run-up, spike

Near Antonyms of step-up

deduction, subtraction

Antonyms of step-up

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

step up

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of step up

to make markedly greater in measure or degree

candidates stepping up their campaigns as election day draws near

stepped up the pace to catch up with the others

Synonyms of step up

accentuate, amp (up), amplify, beef (up), boost, consolidate, deepen, enhance, heighten, intensify, magnify, redouble, strengthen

Words Related to step up

broaden, enlarge, expand, extend, lengthen

accelerate, hasten, quicken

emphasize, point (up), sharpen, stress

augment, enforce, reinforce (also reenforce), restrengthen, supplement

maximize

enliven, jazz (up)

aggravate, exacerbate

Near Antonyms of step up

decrease, diminish, lessen, let up (on), reduce, subdue, tone (down), weaken

dwindle, recede, subside, taper (off), wane

alleviate, ease, lighten

Antonyms of step up

abate, moderate

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