Fall and Shoot up

Opposite meaning terms

Fall verb - To go down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily.

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Shoot up is an antonym for fall.

Nearby Words: falling, fallen

Shoot up verb - To rise abruptly and rapidly.

Usage example: gas prices shot up seemingly overnight

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Fall is an antonym for shoot up in topics: elevate, climb, lift up.

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