step-up
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3.6
- noun
- /ˈstɛpˌʌp/
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aumento
- So this is quite a step up in price compared to the others.
And that sort of takes it a step up from stock DSLR lenses.
- And that sort of takes it a step up from stock DSLR lenses.
- And again, you've got the step up in intensity.
- It is a huge step up, but it also is the smartest step up given Sean's skill set.
- I still I still was down there, but I was a step up from where I was sure.
- Communication, audio notes, voice memos seem like a step up.
- Those just sitting behind a mini fridge for most of the time so this is a step up I'm guessing.
- But one big step up from failure is getting AD, which is recording a video and posting on social media.
Examples
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This is a huge step up.
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It really felt like a huge step up.
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This feels extremely high quality, like a definitely a step up, maybe even on the previous model.
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It's a big step up from local, but you are ready.
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I personally loved the record and think it is a step up from their previous effort.
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For me, going to graduate school was a step up in living conditions.
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Should Parker accept the offer, the move will be a step up for the Virginia native.
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The tracking, focus acquisition, and dynamic range are a step up from the 5D3.
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Although Trout is a world champion, this is a step-up fight for him.
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The new model features a better camera, which is a significant step up from the previous version.
Synonyms
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1.0
A rise that happens over time and makes something larger
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5.7
A rise in how serious or costly a situation becomes
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4.2
To move upward, either by climbing or by reaching a higher position
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5.6
A small rise in the level or value of something
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5.0
A sudden strong increase in activity or interest
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5.5
Making something stronger or more intense
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4.6
An increase in how strong or serious something becomes
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6.1
An increase in sales or other results caused by a specific action compared with a control group
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3.2
An extra amount you add to bring something back to the desired level
Antonyms
How Much
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Morphology
Etymology
The word step-up comes from the simple parts step and up, like taking a step up on a set of stairs. So a step-up means an 'increase' or a move to a 'higher' level, which is why we talk about a step-up in power, production, or security.