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   steep

   /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 precipitoussheerabruptsharpperpendicularverticalbluffvertiginousdizzyrare:declivitousacclivitousscarpedOpposite gentle
   • ▪ (of a rise or fall in an amount) large or rapid: "the steep rise in unemployment" Similar sharpsuddenprecipitateprecipitousrapidOpposite gradual
   • 2. (of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive: informal "a steep membership fee" Similar expensivedearcostlyhighstiffunreasonableexcessiveoverpricedexorbitantextortionateoutrageousprohibitiveover the oddsinformal:priceyover the topOTTcriminalOpposite reasonable
   • ▪ (of a claim or account) exaggerated or incredible: dated "this is a rather steep statement"

   noun

   • 1. a steep mountain slope: literary "hair-raising steeps"

   Word Origin Old Englishstēap ‘extending to a great height’, of West Germanic origin; related to steeple and stoop1.

   Derivatives

   • 1. steepish adjective
   • 2. steepness noun

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › steepnessSteepness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · Other forms: steepnesses. Definitions of steepness. noun. the property possessed by a slope that is very steep. synonyms: abruptness, precipitousness. see more.

3. www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph › index › landslideIntroduction to Landslide

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   6 days ago · What are landslides? A landslide is the mass movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope due to gravity. It occurs when the driving force is greater than the resisting force.It is a natural process that occurs in steep slopes. The movement may range from very slow to rapid.

4. theproperkitchen.com › do-you-brew-or-steep-coffeeBrewing vs. Steeping: Which Coffee Method Reigns Supreme?

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   12 hours ago · Steeping methods such as French press or cold brew typically require more hands-on involvement and time. French press might take a few extra minutes for preparation and cleaning, while cold brew requires an extended steeping period, often 12 to 24 hours.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › tea-beverageTea | Definition, Types, & History | Britannica

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   3 days ago · tea, beverage produced by steeping in freshly boiled water the young leaves and leaf buds of the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. Two principal varieties are used, the small-leaved China plant ( C. sinensis variety sinensis ) and the large-leaved Assam plant ( C. sinensis variety assamica ).

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › stepping downStepping down - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   5 days ago · stepping down Add to list. stepping down. Definitions of stepping down. noun. the act of abdicating. synonyms: abdication. see more. noun. a formal resignation and renunciation of powers.

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8. quizlet.com › explanations › questionsWhat is a steep pressure gradient? - Quizlet

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   3 days ago · When air pressure abruptly changes over a given distance, a significant shift in wind flow results, creating a steep pressure gradient. This gradient affects the flow, movement, and direction of the wind from an area with high air pressure to an area with low air pressure, increasing the chance of typhoons, tornadoes, and even ...