The higher we climbed, the steeper became the mountain.
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Steeper
Synonyms for "steeper" (11 found)
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11 entriesabrupt risecompliance barrierhigher gradientincline modifierinclined planelearning curveprocedural hurdleramprapid escalationslope inducersloped surface
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7 entriessteeper ascentsteeper gradientsteeper inclinesteeper learning curvesteeper sectionsteeper slopethe steeper
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The trail got steeper.
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The road is getting steeper and steeper.
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The higher we climbed, the steeper the mountain became.
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