Runup

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of run-up. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a substantial increase over a relatively short period of time wordnet

Synonyms

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run uprun-up

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"The runup to Saturday's vote saw both the prime minister and the leader of the Congress Party swing through the state in a high-decibel campaign."

Etymology

Deverbal from run up.

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