steep
gb/stˈip/ us/stˈip/
A2
אנגלית
~ 3300
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
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.
תבנית שימוש:
a steep [hill/slope/incline]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'steep' (sharp slope) with 'deep' (far down) when describing hills or roads.
מילים נרדפות
sheer (Implies an extremely steep, often vertical drop.)
הפכים
gentle (Describes a slope that rises or falls gradually.)
צירופים
steep hill
|steep slope
|steep climb
|steep incline
נושאים
geography
|travel
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
a steep [price/fee/fine]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may overuse 'expensive' and not realize 'steep' is often used for sudden or surprisingly high costs.
מילים נרדפות
exorbitant (Formal; emphasizes being far beyond reasonable limits.)
הפכים
reasonable (Describes a price that is fair and acceptable.)
צירופים
steep price
|steep fee
|steep fine
נושאים
money
|shopping
|finance
|business
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The price is too steep for me.
- That shop has steep prices.
- A steep fee was added to my bill.
פועל
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.
תבנית שימוש:
to steep [something] in [liquid]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'steep' with 'dip'—'dip' is brief, while 'steep' means leaving it in for some time.
מילים נרדפות
infuse (Often used in cooking or drink preparation; slightly more formal.)
הפכים
drain (To remove liquid from something rather than soak it in liquid.)
צירופים
steep tea
|steep herbs
|steep overnight
נושאים
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Steep the tea for two minutes.
- I steep the leaves in hot water.
- Please steep the rice before cooking.
פועל
B2
action
4
Fill completely with quality/influence
To make someone or something full of a strong feeling, idea, or tradition.
תבנית שימוש:
to steep [someone/something] in [quality/tradition]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may think this meaning is about physical soaking, but it is figurative and about qualities or influences.
מילים נרדפות
imbue (More formal; emphasizes deeply filling with a quality.)
הפכים
deprive (To take away a quality or influence.)
צירופים
steeped in tradition
|steeped in history
|steeped in culture
נושאים
culture
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The city is steeped in history.
- He is steeped in old traditions.
- This place is steeped in culture.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
steep
IPA
GB/stˈip/
US/stˈip/
הברות והטעמה
steep (1 הברה)
Stress on 1st syllable (steep)
צורות המילה
Adjective
- Base: steep
- Comparative: steeper
- Superlative: steepest
Verb
- Base: steep
- 3rd Person Singular: steeps
- Present Participle: steeping
- Past: steeped
משפחת מילים
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
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- She steeped herself in French literature during her studies.
- He spent years steeping himself in local politics.