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Meaning of shot up
The primary meaning of "shot up" is to increase or rise suddenly and sharply.
Etymology of shot up
The phrase "shot up" is derived from the idea of something moving quickly upward, like a shot or a projectile
The phrase has been in use since the mid-19th century, originally in the context of plants growing rapidly
Over time, the phrase has taken on a broader range of meanings, including increases in size, amount, or intensity
Synonyms
increased
risen
soared
escalated
climbed
grew
expanded
augmented
intensified
heightened
strengthened
boosted
amplified
magnified
inflated
ballooned
skyrocketed
surged
spurted
leaped
bounded
jumped
sprang
propelled
lifted
elevated
raised
upped
hiked
lifted off
took off
blasted off
zoomed
rocketed
increased dramatically
increased sharply
increased suddenly
Definitions
- To increase or rise suddenly and sharply, typically in a dramatic or unexpected way
- * To grow or develop rapidly, often in an uncontrolled or unpredictable manner
Usage Examples
- The company's profits shot up after the release of their new product
- * The population of the city shot up in the 1990s due to migration
- * The cost of living shot up in the city center, making it unaffordable for many people