steep
gb/stˈip/ us/stˈip/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 3300
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adjective
A2
property
1
Rising or falling sharply
Going up or down very quickly, like a hill or road that is hard to walk on.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a steep [hill/slope/incline]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'steep' (sharp slope) with 'deep' (far down) when describing hills or roads.
Συνώνυμα
sheer (Implies an extremely steep, often vertical drop.)
Αντώνυμα
gentle (Describes a slope that rises or falls gradually.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
steep hill
|steep slope
|steep climb
|steep incline
Θέματα
geography
|travel
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The path to the cabin was steep and rocky.
- We had to slow down while driving down the steep hill.
- The mountain’s steep slopes are dangerous in winter.
- The hike was exhausting because of the steep incline.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The hill is very steep.
- We walked up a steep road.
- The mountain has a steep side.
- That street is too steep for bikes.
adjective
B1
property
2
Unreasonably high in price
Costing much more than you think is fair or normal.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a steep [price/fee/fine]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse 'expensive' and not realize 'steep' is often used for sudden or surprisingly high costs.
Συνώνυμα
exorbitant (Formal; emphasizes being far beyond reasonable limits.)
Αντώνυμα
reasonable (Describes a price that is fair and acceptable.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
steep price
|steep fee
|steep fine
Θέματα
money
|shopping
|finance
|business
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- They charged a steep fee for late payment.
- The ticket prices for the concert are pretty steep.
- I can’t afford such a steep rent increase.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The price is too steep for me.
- That shop has steep prices.
- A steep fee was added to my bill.
Ρήμα
B1
action
3
Soak to extract flavor or soften
To put something like tea leaves in hot water so the taste goes into the water.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to steep [something] in [liquid]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'steep' with 'dip'—'dip' is brief, while 'steep' means leaving it in for some time.
Συνώνυμα
infuse (Often used in cooking or drink preparation; slightly more formal.)
Αντώνυμα
drain (To remove liquid from something rather than soak it in liquid.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
steep tea
|steep herbs
|steep overnight
Θέματα
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Steep the tea for three minutes before drinking.
- The recipe says to steep the herbs in oil overnight.
- You should steep the dried mushrooms in warm water before cooking.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Steep the tea for two minutes.
- I steep the leaves in hot water.
- Please steep the rice before cooking.
Ρήμα
B2
action
4
Fill completely with quality/influence
To make someone or something full of a strong feeling, idea, or tradition.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to steep [someone/something] in [quality/tradition]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think this meaning is about physical soaking, but it is figurative and about qualities or influences.
Συνώνυμα
imbue (More formal; emphasizes deeply filling with a quality.)
Αντώνυμα
deprive (To take away a quality or influence.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
steeped in tradition
|steeped in history
|steeped in culture
Θέματα
culture
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- The city is steeped in history and culture.
- She was steeped in classical music from an early age.
- The town is steeped in local traditions.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The city is steeped in history.
- He is steeped in old traditions.
- This place is steeped in culture.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
steep
IPA
GB/stˈip/
US/stˈip/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
steep (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (steep)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: steep
- Comparative: steeper
- Superlative: steepest
Verb
- Base: steep
- 3rd Person Singular: steeps
- Present Participle: steeping
- Past: steeped
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
steeps
verb
steeping
verb
steeped
verb
steeper
adjective
steepest
adjective
Core family
steeply
adverb
steepness
noun
Related words
steepen
verb
Negative and opposite forms
gentle
adjective A2
Εκφράσεις
steep learning curve
1/stˈip lˈɚnɪŋ kˈɚv/
idiom
Rapid and difficult learning process
A situation where you have to learn many new things quickly, which is difficult.
Παραδείγματα
- Starting my new job was tough because of the steep learning curve.
- Programming has a steep learning curve for beginners.
steep yourself in [something]
1/stˈip jʊɹsˈɛlf ˈɪn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Become deeply involved in something
To spend a lot of time learning about something or being very involved in it.
Παραδείγματα
- She steeped herself in French literature during her studies.
- He spent years steeping himself in local politics.