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इंग्रजी

steep

gb/stˈip/ us/stˈip/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 3300
अर्थ
० अर्थ
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.

वापर नमुना: a steep [hill/slope/incline]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'steep' (sharp slope) with 'deep' (far down) when describing hills or roads.
समानार्थी शब्द
sheer (Implies an extremely steep, often vertical drop.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
gentle (Describes a slope that rises or falls gradually.)
सहप्रयोग
steep hill |steep slope |steep climb |steep incline
विषय
geography |travel |daily life |space |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.

वापर नमुना: a steep [price/fee/fine]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may overuse 'expensive' and not realize 'steep' is often used for sudden or surprisingly high costs.
समानार्थी शब्द
exorbitant (Formal; emphasizes being far beyond reasonable limits.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
reasonable (Describes a price that is fair and acceptable.)
सहप्रयोग
steep price |steep fee |steep fine
विषय
money |shopping |finance |business |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The price is too steep for me.
  • That shop has steep prices.
  • A steep fee was added to my bill.
क्रियापद 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.

वापर नमुना: to steep [something] in [liquid]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'steep' with 'dip'—'dip' is brief, while 'steep' means leaving it in for some time.
समानार्थी शब्द
infuse (Often used in cooking or drink preparation; slightly more formal.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
drain (To remove liquid from something rather than soak it in liquid.)
सहप्रयोग
steep tea |steep herbs |steep overnight
विषय
cooking |food |food_drink |daily_life |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Steep the tea for two minutes.
  • I steep the leaves in hot water.
  • Please steep the rice before cooking.
क्रियापद B2 action
4

Fill completely with quality/influence

To make someone or something full of a strong feeling, idea, or tradition.

वापर नमुना: to steep [someone/something] in [quality/tradition]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may think this meaning is about physical soaking, but it is figurative and about qualities or influences.
समानार्थी शब्द
imbue (More formal; emphasizes deeply filling with a quality.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
deprive (To take away a quality or influence.)
सहप्रयोग
steeped in tradition |steeped in history |steeped in culture
विषय
culture |emotions |communication |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The city is steeped in history.
  • He is steeped in old traditions.
  • This place is steeped in culture.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
steep
IPA
GB/stˈip/
US/stˈip/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
steep (१ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (steep)
शब्दरूपे
Adjective
  • Base: steep
  • Comparative: steeper
  • Superlative: steepest
Verb
  • Base: steep
  • 3rd Person Singular: steeps
  • Present Participle: steeping
  • Past: steeped
संबंधित शब्द
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
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

उदाहरणे
  • She steeped herself in French literature during her studies.
  • He spent years steeping himself in local politics.
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