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- Dictionarysteep/stēp/
adjective
- 1. (of a slope, flight of stairs, angle, ascent, etc.) rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular: "she pushed the bike up the steep hill" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive: informal "a steep membership fee" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a steep mountain slope: literary "hair-raising steeps"
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The meaning of STEEP is lofty, high —used chiefly of a sea. How to use steep in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Steep.
STEEP definition: 1. (of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle: 2. A steep rise or fall is one that goes very…. Learn more.
Steep definition: having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc.. See examples of STEEP used in a sentence.
Steep means sharply angled. When hiking trails lead straight up mountainsides, they've got a steep incline. Steep also means "to soak in," as in steeping a tea bag in boiling water.
A steep increase or decrease in something is a very big increase or decrease. Consumers are rebelling at steep price increases. Unemployment is rising steeply. If you say that the price of something is steep, you mean that it is expensive. The annual premium can be a little steep, but will be well worth it if your dog is injured.
Definition of steep adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (comparative steeper, superlative steepest) (of a slope, hill, etc.) rising or falling quickly, not gradually. The path grew steeper as we climbed higher. The steep banks of the river are largely tree-covered.
To immerse in liquid for a period of time, as to cleanse, treat, or extract a given property from: steeped the cloth in red dye; steeped the tea bag in boiling water. 2. To involve or preoccupy thoroughly; immerse: As a child, she steeped herself in adventure stories. 3. To make thoroughly wet; saturate.
STEEP definition: 1. A steep slope, hill, etc goes up or down very quickly: 2. A steep increase or fall in something…. Learn more.
Steep definition: Having a sharp inclination; precipitous.
Definition of steep adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
