Come short and Rise

Opposite meaning terms

Come short verb - Fail to meet (expectations or standards).

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Rise is an antonym for come short in be defeated topic.

Rise verb - To become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number.

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Come short is an antonym for rise.

Nearby Words: rising, risen

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