steep
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3.1
- noun
- /stiːp/
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pendiente
- It's a terrible steep up the side of Lockenjer, she finally says.
- climb the steep
- side of a steep
- mountain steeps
Examples
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The biggest house along the way was tall with a steep rather than a flat roof.
Fiction book (1992) -
From there, we followed the wagon road under the trees, which would lead finally to Forrest's Steep.
Fiction book (1991) -
That alone, I think you can see the steep hill I had to climb in order to pass this challenge.
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Rampling Steep appeared to be a place of ending rather than beginning.
Fiction book (1991) -
Forrest's Steep was situated in a cove way out at the edge of the mountain.
Fiction book (1991) -
"When we reach Rampling Steep, we will seek help in finding our way," she continued, her voice still barely above a whisper, yet bell-clear and certain.
Fiction book (1991) -
The hikers found it difficult to navigate the steep slope of the mountain without proper gear.
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The children enjoyed playing on the steep hill, sliding down on their sleds during winter.
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During the climb, they had to be careful on the steep terrain so they wouldn't slip.
Synonyms
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1.0
A high, steep edge of rock or ground often by the sea
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1.4
A part of land that goes up or down like the side of a hill
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1.4
A part of a road or path that goes up
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7.4
A very steep cliff with a sudden drop
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3.4
How much a surface goes up or down from flat
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5.5
A very steep edge of land or rock
Very steep and high, like the edge of a cliff
Compounds
A sharp bend in a road on a very sloping hill that helps vehicles go up or down safely
How Steep
Surface Forms
Etymology
Steep as a noun (often 'the steeps') simply names a place that is 'steep' — that is, a high, sharp slope — so 'the steeps' are the steep sides of a hill or cliff.