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The hill was too steep for the small bike.
What does Steep mean?
very slanted or sharply rising.
Dictionary definition
Rising or falling sharply; having a strong slope.
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Steep in a sentence
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The map showed a steep trail up the mountain.
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A steep increase on a graph means the value rises quickly.
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What does steep mean?
Steep means very slanted or sharply rising.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to steep?
Slanted is close in meaning to steep in this context.
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Which word is a useful contrast for steep?
Flat contrasts with steep in this context.
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MeaningSteep means very slanted or sharply rising.
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Synonyms
Words like Steep
slantedUse for something leaning at an angle.
sharpUse for a strong angle or sudden change.
inclinedUse for something that slopes upward or downward.
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Word family
Steep word family
Base word
steep
adjective
steeper
More steep.
adjective
steepest
Most steep.
adverb
steeply
With a sharp slope or rise.
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Hint for students
very slanted or sharply rising.
Common mix-up
Steep is not the same as flat. Steep means very slanted or sharply rising.
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Read this model sentence: The map showed a steep trail up the mountain. Clue words: map, showed, trail. Underline clue words that show why steep fits instead of flat. Now write one new sentence that shows steep without using the word steep. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show steep?
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