Steep

/stiːp/

The meaning and definition of Steep, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.
adjective
  1. Of 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”
  2. (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 brant

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