How do you use Steep in a sentence? See 20 example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like gradual or vertical, plus the exact meaning.
Steep in a sentence
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Steep meaning
- Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.
- Expensive.
- Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
Example sentences (20)
Chen had a steep learning curve with “Ilo Ilo” and sought greater control of his work by expanding into production.
In the days after their Darién ordeal, she bolted awake at night, having dreamed of falling off a steep muddy hill.
Before that aforementioned Juve goal in July 2020, the free kick conversion rate was already going down a steep hill.
I'll be honest: climbing down that steep, slippery ladder was the most terrifying thing I've done in a long time.
At first glance, it looks a bit like a gimmicky-lint roller tool, which might make the price of $20 seem steep.
But most of the steep wooded valleyside is ash or sycamore and the flatter valley floor wetter areas of ash and willow.
For a long time Dorian LPG traded at a steep premium to Oslo listed ones, but not reverted back to a similar valuation.
I went on a beautiful sunny Sunday morning, but still wore walking boots as the hill path was rocky and steep.
Bear Creek Trail is a popular snowshoeing route in winter, starting from Town Park — and it’s not too steep.
Be prepared for a steep climb and have your hiking boots on, but it's worth the effort with 360 degree views from the top.
Dunk them and stir them around as they steep, then remove and discard the used leaves before adding another fresh handful.
Following this steep drop, shares in the fitness center franchising company may seem oversold to some today.
Fundamentally, as a burgeoning sector, the price for entry for arguably most consumers is simply too steep.
Alongside the steep fall in food inflation, core inflation, which has tended to be more sticky in nature, has also declined.
British American Tobacco announced a substantial writedown of about GBP25B for some US brands, resulting in a steep selloff.
It has a steep learning curve and requires a little too much room to set up once players want to create more complex tracks.
It’s impossible for some seniors to negotiate the steep flight of stairs to the second floor, and a real struggle for others.
Mobileye's valuation does appear steep, with a forward P/E ratio of about 42 based on 2024 projections.
Govan was a solid Labour seat but the constituency was in a period of steep economic and population decline as shipyards closed.
GA4 introduces a revamped user interface and a different approach to reporting, leading to a steep learning curve for many users.
Common combinations with steep
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the steep 35×
- on steep 9×
- steep slopes 9×
- is steep 8×
- steep hill 8×
- of steep 8×
- and steep 7×
- steep decline 7×
- too steep 6×
- steep for 5×
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The 20 examples on this page contain the complete word steep. Duplicate, incomplete, unusually short and technically noisy sentences are removed automatically. The definition is sourced from Wiktionary. Read more about our sources and checks on the About Voorbeeldzinnen.info page or see how to report a correction.