steep
Meaning
The adjective "steep" describes a slope or incline that rises sharply, making it difficult to climb or descend.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "steep" with "steeped," which has a different meaning related to soaking in a liquid.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
decided
to
walk
to
the
old
viewpoint
at
the
end
of
the
park
.
The
path
up
the
hill
was
steep
,
so
she
stopped
often
to
catch
her
breath
.
Despite
the
climb
,
she
felt
happy
when
she
reached
the
top
because
the
view
was
wide
and
peaceful
.
She
sat
on
a
bench
and
took
some
photos
while
her
friend
checked
the
map
.
They
agreed
to
leave
before
dark
so
they
could
walk
down
safely
.
Common Phrases
steep hill
steep price
steep learning curve
Synonyms
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