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Here you will learn other ways to say UPS and DOWNS in English. What do I mean by that? Here you will learn 11 English verbs to be able to talk about ups and downs in temperature, prices, profit margins and so on.
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Other Ways to Say Ups and Downs in English
Life has its ups and downs. One day everything is good in your life and the next day it is not. In English, we use this phrase all of the time with our kids, colleagues and friends. That got me thinking about other ways to say UPS and DOWNS in English.
Learn how you can say that something went up or down in English.
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English verbs to say ‘to increase’
to rise
Can be used in many situations when referring to an improvement.
The temperature will rise tomorrow from -1 to + 4 o C.
House prices have risen dramatically this year. It was not unexpected as demand outweighs the supply.
to increase
Again like rise, we can use this word in multiple circumstances.
The average temperature on Earth will increase due to global warming.
House prices will increase over the next few years as inflation picks up.
to surge
Usually used when an increase is sudden (quick) and unexpected.
The water surged over the bank and quickly flooded the village.
Ways to Say Ups and Downs in English
to ascend
Quite formal. We often use this when referring to elevators or lifts or stairs.
He ascended the stairs two at a time.
to gain
Often used in business and finance to describe an improvement in profit, income or performance.
The shares gained over 2% in early trading.
The company has gained a 20% share in the domestic market.
to improve
A general word used in all circumstances to reflect an upturn in performance, your health or normal day to day activities.
The health of the nation has improved gradually in the last ten years.
The property has improved thanks to the new decoration.
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Other Ways to Say Ups and Downs in English
English verbs to say ‘to decrease’
to descend
Formal word meaning the opposite of ‘ascend’.
He descended the stairs quickly as the lift was out of order.
to decrease
The opposite to increase.
The decrease in the standard of living was clearly visible. More people relying on social welfare payments and more people are unemployed.
to fall
This can be used in many situations. It will describe a downward movement.
He fell off the chair but was not hurt.
Average household income fell by 1.3% in the first two years following the end of the recession.
Incidentally, Americans refer to Autumn as the Fall!
Other Word to Say Decrease
to plummet
An opposite to surge. When something falls quickly and steeply we can use plummet.
The shares plummeted when the news broke that the company had lost a major government contract.
to minimise
To lower something to the lowest possible level.
People with high-pressure jobs should try to minimise stress levels in other areas of their lives.
to shrink
To become smaller in size.
Sue washed her cardigan on a high-temperature cycle, she noticed that it had shrunk.
to drop
Similar to fall but cannot always be used in the same way (we cannot say he dropped off the chair!)
No sign of spring yet. The temperature dropped to -8C last night.
Earnings dropped sharply in the fourth quarter.
We can often use these “up and down” words in phrases which give different meanings.
- He fell in love with her instantly.
- The contribution was a drop in the ocean as they needed so much more.
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77 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ ˌʌps and dˈa͡ʊnz], [ ˌʌps and dˈaʊnz], [ ˌʌ_p_s a_n_d d_ˈaʊ_n_z]
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n.
• highs and lows (noun)
- ebb and flow,
- peaks and valleys,
- good and bad times,
- wax and wane,
- systole and diastole.
• Other relevant words: (noun)
- transposition,
- vicissitude,
- mutabilities,
- transpositions,
- mid-course correction,
- mutability,
- switchover.
• vicissitude (noun)
- in novation,
- un certainty,
- mid course corrections,
- trans-positions,
- in novations,
- re-versal,
- in-novation,
- un-certainty,
- mid-course corrections,
- re-volutions,
- un certainties,
- trans-position,
- trans positions,
- un-certainties,
- mid course correction,
- about face,
- re versal,
- midcourse corrections,
- midcourse correction,
- ups downs,
- re volutions,
- switchovers,
- re-volution,
- trans position.
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Other synonyms:
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- checkered.
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- circumstances,
- change.
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- knife edge,
- bumpy.
• Other relevant words (noun):
- oscillation,
- alternation,
- undulation,
- fluctuations,
- Uncertainties,
- instability,
- variations,
- back-and-forth,
- to and fro,
- teeter,
- coming and going,
- teeter-tottering,
- tottering,
- wavering,
- chain of circumstances,
- fluctuation,
- swing,
- unpredictability,
- vicissitudes,
- sine wave,
- reciprocation,
- chain reaction,
- vacillation,
- seesaw,
- contrasts,
- changes,
- concatenation of events,
- vicious circle,
- Teetering,
- teeter-totter,
- inconstancy,
- variation,
- wigwag,
- Seesawing,
- unsteadiness,
- ins and outs.
How to use «Ups and downs» in context?
Life is full of ups and downs, but it’s important to remember that the only way to get through them is to keep moving and never give up. Breaking through a tough plateau can be daunting, but it’s important to stay positive and remind yourself that every step forward is a step closer to reaching your goals. When you start to feel like giving up, remember that it’s only temporary and that there’s always a way through. With hard work and determination, you can get through any obstacle and reach your goals.
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- Synonyms:
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abate,
calm down,
check,
contract,
crumble,
curb,
curtail,
cut down,
decay,
decline.
Nearby words
- ups and ’em
- ups and at ’em
- ups and at em
- ups and die
- ups and do
- Ups and downs
- (up) to the hilt
- …up a storm
- U
- u boat
- u boats
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- UPS AND DOWNS synonyms at Thesaurus.com
- UPS AND DOWNS synonyms and antonyms — Merriam-Webster dictionary
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- Associations of «Ups and downs» (30 Words)
Associations of «Ups and downs» (30 Words)
| ascend | Become king or queen. Carolyn s voice had ascended into high pitched giggles. |
| ascending | Increasing in size or importance. The ascending staircase. |
| ascent | An instance of rising or moving up through the air. His ascent to power. |
| climb | A mountain hill or slope that is climbed. He was too full of alcohol to negotiate the climb safely. |
| climbing | The sport or activity of climbing mountains or cliffs. His other great interest was climbing especially in the Alps. |
| descending | (of sound) becoming lower in pitch. The categories are listed in descending order of usefulness. |
| downstairs | Situated downstairs. The downstairs or downstair phone. |
| downward | On or toward a surface regarded as a base. He lay face downward. |
| elevate | Raise to a more important or impressive level. He was elevated to Secretary of State. |
| elevator | A muscle whose contraction raises a part of the body. Elevators of the upper lip. |
| escalator | A moving staircase consisting of an endlessly circulating belt of steps driven by a motor, which conveys people between the floors of a public building. |
| falling | Becoming lower or less in degree or value. A falling market. |
| height | A high place or position. At the height of her career. |
| high | High school. I go to junior high. |
| ladder | With reference to tights or stockings develop or cause to develop a ladder. He climbed the career ladder. |
| lift | A wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground. She staged a magnificent comeback to lift the British Open title. |
| low | A low point level or figure. Training will be given low priority. |
| precipitate | A substance precipitated from a solution. I must apologize for my staff their actions were precipitate. |
| raise | Raise from a lower to a higher position. Raise the specter of unemployment. |
| rise | Rise in rank or status. It was here that the brook had its rise. |
| risen | (of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon. The risen sun. |
| rising | An armed protest against authority; a revolt. The rising fives on the verge of school. |
| scale | Measure by or as if by a scale. The scale of the model. |
| soar | Fly a plane without an engine. The stock market soared after the cease fire was announced. |
| stairs | A flight of stairs or a flight of steps. |
| stepladder | A short folding ladder with flat steps and a small platform. |
| uphill | Requiring great effort; difficult. An uphill struggle to gain worldwide recognition. |
| upstairs | The part of a building above the ground floor. An upstairs bedroom. |
| upward | Moving, pointing, or leading to a higher place, point, or level. An upward trend in sales. |
| vertically | In a way that involves different levels or stages of a hierarchy or process. The wheel hangs vertically from a wire. |
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