steeper

Meanings

• Noun or Adjective

  A person or thing that makes something steeper or steeper in slope or degree.

  - "The steeper the mountain, the more challenging the hike."
  - "The steeper the learning curve, the more time it takes to master the skill."

• Noun

  A person who operates a steeplechase race.

  - "The steeper guided the horses over the obstacles in the steeplechase race."
  - "The steeper signaled the start of the race."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with steeper
peeper , keeper , seeper

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Homonyms

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1. steep (en) : A degree of steepness or incline.
   

2. staple (en) : A fastener used to attach or hold things together.
   

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Homophones

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1. steep
   

2. stoop
   

3. staple
   

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Variants

List of all variants of steeper that leads to same result
steep , steeped , steeper , steepers , steeping , steeps , steepest , steepish , steeply , steepness , steepnesses

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Forms

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steepers, steepest, steeply

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Etymology

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From Middle English stepen, to step, climb.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'steeper' comes from the Middle English word 'stepen', which means 'to step, climb'.

2. The steepest mountain in the world is Mount Everest, with a maximum elevation of 29,029 feet (8,848 meters).

3. The steepest recorded rainfall in 24 hours was in Mumbai, India, with 94.6 inches (2,403 mm) in 1954.

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Related Concepts

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1. incline: An incline is a slope or gradient that rises at an angle. Steepers can be considered a type of incline.

2. steeplechase: A steeplechase is a type of horse race that includes obstacles such as water jumps and walls. Steepers can be the people who oversee these races.

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Culture

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In literature, 'steeper' is often used metaphorically to describe a challenging or difficult situation. In art, it can refer to a steep perspective in a painting or drawing.

How to Memorize "steeper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mountain with a steep slope.
   - Think about the steeper guiding horses over obstacles in a steeplechase race.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'steeper' with the idea of a challenging situation.
   - Link it to the image of a steep incline or slope.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Steep Slope, Steeper Goes', where 'Steep Slope' reminds you of the meaning 'steep slope or incline' and 'Steeper Goes' reminds you of 'a person who makes something steeper or operates a steeplechase race'.

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