leg up

The phrase “leg up” has 2 syllables: leg up

It's pronounced as /lɛɡ ʌp/

What is synonym and antonym for leg up?

In the thesaurus, “leg up” has 40 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for leg up along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for leg up

abetment
advancement
advice
aid
assist
assistance
assuagement
attendance
attention
backing
benefaction
beneficence
boost
care
charity
counsel
encouragement
facilitation
favor
forwarding
furtherance
furthering
guidance
hand
hand-holding
help
helping hand
kindness
lift
mentoring
nurturance
palliation
patronage
philanthropy
promotion
relief
service
sponsorship
succor
support

Antonyms for leg up

constraint
deterrence
discouragement
frustration
hindrance
inhibition
interference
obstruction
repression
restraint

Example Sentences

The internship gave her a leg up in the competitive job market.
Access to quality education provides students with a leg up in life.
His uncle’s connections gave him a leg up in the industry.
Small business grants can offer a leg up to new entrepreneurs.
The training program is designed to give veterans a leg up when reentering the workforce.

On this page you'll find 50 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to leg up, such as: abetment, advancement, advice, aid, assist, assistance, assuagement.

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