Meaning of the word steeply in English
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steeply
US /ˈstiːp.li/
UK /ˈstiːp.li/
Adverb
1.
rising or falling sharply; almost perpendicularly
Example:
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The path climbed steeply up the mountain.
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The stock market fell steeply after the announcement.
2.
at a high price or cost
Example:
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The company's products are priced steeply.
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He had to pay steeply for his mistakes.
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