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rise vs step-up

step-up vs rise

rise and step-up both are nouns.

rise is a verb but step-up is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rise Yes No Yes No
step-up Yes No No No
As nouns, step-up is a hypernym of rise; that is, step-up is a word with a broader meaning than rise:
  • rise: increase in price or value
  • step-up: the act of increasing something
Other hypernyms of rise include increase.
rise (noun) step-up (noun)
the act of changing location in an upward direction the act of increasing something
increase in price or value
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
the amount a salary is increased
an increase in cost
a growth in strength or number or importance
a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground
a movement upward; rise above the ground
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
rise (verb) step-up (verb)
return from the dead
get up and out of bed
increase in value or to a higher point
become more extreme
go up or advance
rise in rank or status
exert oneself to meet a challenge
become heartened or elated
move upward
increase in volume
come to the surface
rise to one's feet
move to a better position in life or to a better job
come up, of celestial bodies
take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
rise up
come into existence; take on form or shape
Difference between rise and step-up

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