How do you pronounce steep?

steep is pronounced as /stiːp/.

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steep

⛰️steep

adjective

/stiːp/

steel steeped

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example Sentences

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

Example Expressions

a steep price

Synonyms

sharp, precipitous, abrupt, high, costly

Antonyms

gentle, flat, moderate

Collocations

steep hill, steep slope, steep climb, steep price

More Example Sentences

The stairs are too steep to climb easily.

We were terrified to climb the steep stairs.

The stairs are too steep for him to climb easily.

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Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

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Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment

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Lasting for a very short time; transitory.

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taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration

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