step-up
- noun
- /ˈstɛpˌʌp/
- 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
A rise that happens over time and makes something larger
A rise in how serious or costly a situation becomes
To move upward, either by climbing or by reaching a higher position
A small rise in the level or value of something
A sudden strong increase in activity or interest
Making something stronger or more intense
An increase in how strong or serious something becomes
An increase in sales or other results caused by a specific action compared with a control group
An extra amount you add to bring something back to the desired level
Antonyms
How Much
Surface Forms
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.