Word Type

Verb

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

The word "steep" can be used as verb, noun, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

gradual

Derived Terms

insteep rot-steep steep-down steep-slope roof steepen steeply steepness

Etymologically Related To

stoop stub

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

center centre concentrate declension declination decline declivity descent downslope fall focus imbue pore rivet soak

Type Of (IsA)

descent

Manner Of

concentrate soak

Related Terms

acclivity car curve expensive gradient imbue liquid mast perpendicular rake rennet bag ship slope surface upward vertical windshield

Similar Terms

abrupt bluff bluff bold heavy heavy high high immerse immoderate infuse perpendicular perpendicular plunge precipitous precipitous sharp sheer steep sided steep-sided steepish steepish vertical

Synonym Network

unconscionable

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