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Definition steep in British English

steep adjective

adjective
/stiːp/
1

a steep slope rises quickly and is difficult to climb

Example

a steep slope/hill/bank/path

Example

It was a steep climb out of the valley.

Synonyms and related words
alpine craggy gentle
1.1

a steep drop or fall is sudden and nearly vertical

Example

Suddenly the plane pitched forwards into a steep dive.

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slope tilt incline
2

a steep increase or fall in something is sudden and very big

Example

a steep rise in oil prices

Example

This once abundant species is clearly suffering a steep decline.

Synonyms and related words
uptick increase growth
3

steep prices are very high

Synonyms and related words
all in all-in all-inclusive
Definition steep in British English