: increased in intensity

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stepped-up was in 1902

Dictionary Entries Near stepped-up

Cite this Entry

“Stepped-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stepped-up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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