Steep: meaning, definitions and examples
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steep
[ stiːp ]
slope
having a sharp inclination
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The mountain had steep cliffs on all sides.
- The stairs were too steep for the elderly woman to climb.
Translations
Translations of the word "steep" in other languages:
🇵🇹 íngreme
🇮🇳 खड़ी
🇩🇪 steil
🇮🇩 curam
🇺🇦 крутий
🇵🇱 stromy
🇯🇵 急な (きゅうな)
🇫🇷 raide
🇪🇸 empinado
🇹🇷 dik
🇰🇷 가파른
🇸🇦 حاد
🇨🇿 strmý
🇸🇰 strmý
🇨🇳 陡峭的 (dǒuqiào de)
🇸🇮 strm
🇮🇸 brattur
🇰🇿 тік
🇬🇪 ციცაბო
🇦🇿 dik
🇲🇽 empinado
Etymology
The word 'steep' originated from the Old English word 'stēap', which meant high or lofty. Over time, it evolved to refer to a sharp incline or a high price. The adjective form of 'steep' has been used since the 14th century to describe a slope, while the verb form emerged in the 16th century in the context of pricing.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,987, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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