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