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steep

Pronunciation: [stiːp]

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Learn how to use steep in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Is that mountain too steep for us to climb?

Context: “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.

Example

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.

Example

Do you think the concert tickets are too steep?

Context: “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.

Example

I steeped the tea for five minutes to get a strong flavor.

Example

I didn’t steep the pasta long enough, so it was still hard.

Example

How long do I need to steep the herbs for the recipe?

How to pronounce steep

Pronunciation: [stiːp]

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