Looking for the meaning of the word STEEP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of STEEP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Steep
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
Old English stēap ‘extending to a great height’, of West Germanic origin; related to steeple and stoop
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
stiːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(of a slope, flight of stairs, or angle) rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicular
Short Definition:rising or falling sharply
Examples:- she pushed the bike up the steep hill
Definition:
(of a price or demand) not reasonable; excessive
Short Definition:not reasonable
Examples:- a steep membership fee
Word: Steep
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
stiːp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a steep mountain slope
Short Definition:steep mountain slope
Examples:- hair-raising steeps
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