steep

Dik, sarp

Having a sharp incline; rising or falling at a large angle.

• The steep hill made cycling very difficult.
• We climbed a steep path to reach the summit.
• The road has a steep gradient.
• The steep decline in biodiversity over the past century has alarmed conservation biologists worldwide.
• Researchers noted a steep increase in antibiotic resistance among bacterial populations exposed to agricultural runoff.
• The steep cost of implementing renewable energy infrastructure remains a significant barrier for developing economies.

Eş anlamlılar: sharp, abrupt, precipitous, sheer

Zıt anlamlılar: gradual, gentle, flat, level

(fiyat) Aşırı yüksek, fahiş

(of a price or demand) Unreasonably high; excessive.

• Twenty dollars for a sandwich seems pretty steep.
• The entrance fee is a bit steep for students.
• That's a steep price to pay for a used car.

Eş anlamlılar: expensive, exorbitant, excessive, high

Zıt anlamlılar: reasonable, cheap, affordable, low

Islatmak, demlemek

To soak in liquid in order to soften, extract flavor, or cleanse.

• Steep the tea bags in boiling water for five minutes.
• She steeped the herbs overnight.
• Let the beans steep in cold water.

Eş anlamlılar: soak, immerse, infuse, marinate

Zıt anlamlılar: drain, dry