upstep

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Synonyms: unstep

Antonyms: unstep

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Noun

1. An upward shift of [[tone]] between the [[syllable]]s or words of a [[tonal]] [[language]].

Verb

1. To apply an upward shift of [[tone]] between the [[syllable]]s or words of a [[tonal]] [[language]].

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