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steep

 

[ stiːp ]

Adjective / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

slope

having a sharp inclination

Synonyms

precipitous, sheer, vertical

Examples of usage

  • The mountain had steep cliffs on all sides.
  • The stairs were too steep for the elderly woman to climb.
Context #2 | Verb

price

to set the price of something at an unreasonably high level

Synonyms

hike, increase, raise

Examples of usage

  • The landlord decided to steeply raise the rent for the apartment.
  • The company steeped the cost of their products to maximize profits.

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

Word origin

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.

See also: steeping, steeple.

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.