Steep: meaning, definitions and examples

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steep

[ stiːp ]

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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.

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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.