steep
Translation
steep
Examples
The hill was very steep.
The hill was very steep.
The price increase was steep.
The price increase was steep.
Grammar Patterns
a steep ((noun)) rising or falling sharply a steep hill
Similar Words
Synonyms: sheer, abrupt, sharp; Antonyms: gradual, flat, gentle
Etymology
From Old English 'stēap', meaning 'high, lofty'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a graph line rising sharply – that's a steep increase. The same idea applies to a steep hill.