steeper

UK
/ˈstiːpə/
US
/ˈstipɚ/
steepernoun
steepers
pl
UK
/ˈstiːpə/
US
/ˈstipɚ/
Translations
The steeper of the hill made the climb challenging.
Крутизна холма сделала подъем сложным.
She used a steeper to brew her tea.
Она использовала заварник, чтобы заварить чай.
Additional translations
Definitions
A person or thing that steeps, such as a container used for soaking substances in liquid to extract flavors or other properties.
The tea steeper was left in the cup for several minutes to ensure a strong brew.
steepadjective

steeper

Comp.

steeper
Comp.
steepest
Super.
UK
/stiːp/
US
/stip/
Translations
The hill was too steep to climb without proper gear.
Холм был слишком крутым, чтобы взобраться без надлежащего снаряжения.
Definitions
Having a sharp inclination or slope.
The mountain trail was so steep that it was difficult to climb without proper gear.
Excessively high or unreasonable in price or cost.
The price of the concert tickets was steep, making it unaffordable for many fans.
Rising or falling sharply in a short period of time.
The steep increase in temperature caught everyone by surprise.
steepnoun
Definitions
A steep place, such as a slope or hill.
The hikers struggled up the steep before resting at the summit.
A liquid in which an organic substance (such as tea, herbs, or grain) has been soaked; an infusion.
The herbal steep was left overnight to draw out the plant’s healing properties.
A liquid in which a substance (such as tea leaves, herbs, or grain) is soaked.
The brewer prepared a steep of barley before starting the fermentation.
steepverb
Definitions
To soak (food or tea) in water or other liquid so as to extract its flavor or to soften it.
She decided to steep the tea leaves in hot water for five minutes to bring out the full flavor.
To saturate or completely fill with a quality or influence.
The town was steeped in history, with every building telling a story of the past.