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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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