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Steep

noun
/stiːp/
Word Frequency: 8.6

Definitions

1.nounThe steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.
2.adjectiveOf a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
"a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient"
3.adjectiveExpensive
"Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep."
4.adjectiveDifficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
5.adjective(of the rake of a ship's mast, or a car's windshield) resulting in a mast or windshield angle that strongly diverges from the perpendicular
"The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior. http//legacy.sandiegouniontribune.com/uniontrib/20070303/news_lz1dd3maynard.html"

Synonyms

brantimmerseplungeabsorbsharpengulfboldsheerbrewperpendicularhighprecipitous

Rhymes With

creepweepdeepsweepkeeppeepreapleap
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