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steep in Malay

cerun

/stiːp/

steep in Malay: cerun, curam. In English, steep means of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward or downward at an angle approaching vertical.

Malay words for steep

near-vertical
cerun, curam

English meaning of steep

  1. adjective Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward or downward at an angle approaching vertical.
  2. adjective Expensive.
  3. adjective Difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.
  4. adjective Resulting in a mast or windshield angle that strongly diverges from the perpendicular.

Full definition of steep

steep in a sentence

  • a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient
  • Twenty quid for a shave? That's a bit steep.
  • The steep rake of the windshield enhances the fast lines of the exterior.

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Questions about steep in Malay

What is the meaning of steep in Malay?
Steep in Malay is cerun, curam.
Apakah maksud steep dalam bahasa Melayu?
Steep: cerun, curam.
What does steep mean in English?
Steep means of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward or downward at an angle approaching vertical.

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