upstep

/ˈʌpsteɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

a step upwards

“The upstep in the staircase made it easier to climb.”

2. verb

to move or cause to move upwards in a step

“The crowd upstepped the barricade, trying to get a better view.”

Synonyms

  • ascend
  • rise

Antonyms

  • descend
  • fall