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Uncommonsteep
The correct spelling is steep.
How to pronounce steep
/stiːp/
nounIPA: /stiːp/
Say it like: Stee-p
The correct spelling is steep. The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity. For example: "a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient"
Usage Examples
“a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient”
“Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.”
“The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior. http//legacy.sandiegouniontribune.com/uniontrib/20070303/news_lz1dd3maynard.html”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.
- 2.A liquid used in a steeping process
- 3.A rennet bag.
adjective
- 1.Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
- 2.Expensive
- 3.Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
- 4.(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
verb
- 1.(middle voice) To soak or wet thoroughly.
- 2.To imbue with something; to be deeply immersed in.
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