Word
steeply
US/ˈstipɫi/
UK/stˈiːpli/
Definition
adv. at a very sharp angle or with a very large amount of change. You use it to describe things that rise or fall quickly.
adv. at a sharp angle or with a significant degree of increase or decrease.
Examples
“The price of gasoline rose steeply last year.”
“The hikers climbed steeply up the rocky path until they reached the summit.”
“The value of the currency fell steeply following the announcement of the central bank's new interest rate policy, causing a sudden panic in the foreign exchange markets.”
Examples
simple
“The price of gasoline rose steeply last year.”
contextual
“The hikers climbed steeply up the rocky path until they reached the summit.”
complex
“The value of the currency fell steeply following the announcement of the central bank's new interest rate policy, causing a sudden panic in the foreign exchange markets.”
Real-World Examples
“Violent crime has fallen steeply across the US since 2021, though not everywhere.” “To make matters worse, its price had been climbing steeply over the summer with no end in sight.” “Each of these has been trending steeply upwards.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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