English

steep

stiːp
Meaning: rising or falling at a sharp angle
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

The trail becomes very steep near the summit.
The trail becomes very steep near the summit.
A new driver can stall the car on a steep hill.
A new driver can stall the car on a steep hill.
They slowly ascended the steep mountain path.
They slowly ascended the steep mountain path.
A narrow winding path led up the steep hill.
A narrow winding path led up the steep hill.
The birdwatcher spotted a colony of kittiwakes nesting on the steep cliffs.
The birdwatcher spotted a colony of kittiwakes nesting on the steep cliffs.

Usage Notes

Used for slopes, hills, or stairs that are hard to climb due to their angle.

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