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Adjective Steep  /Stiːp   Steeper Steepest Engebeli Sarp Dik

Level B2 
Kind adjective
Front steep 
IPA  /stiːp   / adjective (steeper; steepest)
Back engebeli, sarp, dik
Back 2

steep (adjective)

 /stiːp   / adjective (steeper; steepest)
 
 1 (used about a hill, mountain, street, etc.) rising or falling quickly; at a sharp angle
engebeli, sarp, dik
 I don't think I can cycle up that hill. It's too steep.
 2 (used about an increase or fall in sth) very big
aşırı, haddinden fazla
 a steep rise in unemployment
 3 (informal)
too expensive
kazık, fahiş
 £2 for a cup of coffee seems a little steep to me.
 

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