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