step–up

noun \ˈstep-ˌəp\

: an increase in size or amount

Full Definition of STEP-UP

: an increase or advance in size or amount

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1922

Synonyms: accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increment, [+]more [-]hide, 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

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