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Step it up

🇬🇧 UK //stɛp ɪt ʌp// 🇺🇸 US //stɛp ɪt ʌp//

Meaning of Step it up

To increase or improve effort, quality, or performance.

In simple words: To improve or increase something.

Step it up in a sentence

• You need to step it up if you want to get good grades this semester.
• The team must step it up before the competition next week.
• It's time for you to step it up and show your dedication.
• She decided to step it up in her training to prepare for the marathon.
• If we want to succeed, we need to step it up and work harder.

How to use Step it up

Used informally to encourage someone to improve performance or effort. Not suitable for formal situations.

Grammar pattern

step it up + object

Memory hint

Think of stepping on the gas to speed up your progress.

Related words

Collocations with Step it up

• step it up a notch
• step it up in effort
• step it up for performance
• step it up during training
• step it up in quality

Synonyms for Step it up

• increase
• improve
• enhance
• boost
• accelerate

Common mistakes with Step it up

• Forgetting to add an object after 'step it up'.
• Confusing with 'step up', which has a slightly different meaning.
• Using it in overly formal contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Step it up

What does Step it up mean?

To improve or increase something.

What is the definition of Step it up?

To increase or improve effort, quality, or performance.

How do you use Step it up in a sentence?

You need to step it up if you want to get good grades this semester.

Can you give another example of Step it up?

The team must step it up before the competition next week.

What are synonyms for Step it up?

Common alternatives include increase, improve, enhance, boost, accelerate.

What words go with Step it up?

It commonly pairs with step it up a notch, step it up in effort, step it up for performance, step it up during training, step it up in quality.

What are common mistakes when using Step it up?

Forgetting to add an object after 'step it up'. Confusing with 'step up', which has a slightly different meaning. Using it in overly formal contexts.

How do you pronounce Step it up?

US: //stɛp ɪt ʌp//, UK: //stɛp ɪt ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Step it up formal or informal?

"Step it up" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Step it up?

Used informally to encourage someone to improve performance or effort. Not suitable for formal situations.