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steeper

|steep-er|

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/ˈstiːpər/

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/ˈstiːpə/

(steep)

soaking

Base Form	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Adverb
steep	steeped	steeped	steeping	steeper	steepest	steepness	steeply

Etymology

Etymology Information

'steep' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'stēap', where 'stēap' meant 'high, lofty'.

Historical Evolution

'stēap' changed from Old English word 'stēap' and eventually became the modern English word 'steep'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'high or lofty', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a sharp inclination'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

comparative form of 'steep', meaning more steep.

The hill is steeper than I expected.

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Last updated: 2025/04/08 22:36