steep
adjective (NOT GRADUAL) /stiːp/Definition
B1 (of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle: a steep slope It's a steep climb to the top of the mountain, but the view is worth it. The castle is set on a steep hill/hillside.Slanting, sloping, leaning, tiltingHills and mountains C1 A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low: There has been a steep increase/rise in prices.Slanting, sloping, leaning, tilting steepness /ˈstiːp.nəs/ noun [U]
(Definition of steep adjective (NOT GRADUAL) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- angle verb (SLOPE)
- askew adjective
- bank verb (TURN)
- cockeyed adjective (SLOPING)
- fall away phrasal verb (LAND)
- gentle adjective
- inclination noun (ANGLE)
- incline verb (MOVE)
- oblique adjective (ANGLE)
- pitch noun (SLOPE)
- roll noun (MOVEMENT)
- roll verb (MOVE)
- skew adjective
- skew verb
- skew-whiff adjective
- slant noun
- slant verb
- slanted adjective
- tip verb (ONE SIDE HIGHER)
- yaw verb
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