steep
Aussprache: [stiːp]
Wort
Kontext: „physical description“
(adjective) when something is very high or has a sharp angle. Think about a mountain that goes up really fast instead of slowly going up a hill.
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The trail was steep, but we made it to the top of the hill.
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The road was not steep; it had a gentle slope making it easy to walk.
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Is that mountain too steep for us to climb?
Kontext: „price“
(adjective) when something costs a lot of money. It's like when you see a toy that is really expensive, and you think it’s too much to pay.
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The price for the new game was steep, but I decided to buy it anyway.
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The restaurant's prices were not steep, making it affordable for everyone.
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Do you think the concert tickets are too steep?
Kontext: „demonstrating action“
(verb) to soak food, especially tea or vegetables, in hot water so that it gets flavored or cooked. It’s like when you put a teabag in hot water to get your tea.
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I steeped the tea for five minutes to get a strong flavor.
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I didn’t steep the pasta long enough, so it was still hard.
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How long do I need to steep the herbs for the recipe?
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