bump (up) (Meaning)
bump (up)
to move (something or someone) to a higher level, position, rank, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bump (up)
bump (up) Sentence Examples
- The speed bump forced the car to slow down.
- The economy bumped up unexpectedly, boosting growth.
- The sales target was bumped up by 10% due to increased demand.
- The toddler bumped up against the coffee table and bruised his knee.
- The plane bumped up through the clouds into clear skies.
- The hike up the mountain was filled with bumps and obstacles.
- The road was bumpy and caused the car to jolt and shake.
- The stock market bumped up after the release of positive economic news.
- The new product bumped up sales by a significant margin.
- The boat bumped up against the dock, signaling its arrival.
FAQs About the word bump (up)
to move (something or someone) to a higher level, position, rank, etc.
rachet (up), augment, accelerate, maximize, ratchet (up), blow up,add (to), draw out, pump up, build up
subtract (from), diminish,minimize, reduce, decrease, lessen, abate, compress, cut back, downsize
The speed bump forced the car to slow down.
The economy bumped up unexpectedly, boosting growth.
The sales target was bumped up by 10% due to increased demand.
The toddler bumped up against the coffee table and bruised his knee.
