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steepen - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'steepen' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Steepen [ v. i.]
- To become steep or steeper.

Meaning of 'steepen' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . steepen [ v]
Meaning (1):
- make steeper
Example in sentence:
  • The landslides have steepened the mountain sides
Meaning (2):
- become steeper
Example in sentence:
  • The mountain side has steepened

Nearby Words:

stead steadfast steadfastly steadfastness steadied steadily steadiness steading steady steadying

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