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Steep vs Narrow - What's the difference?

steep | narrow |


In intransitive terms the difference between steep and narrow

is that steep is to imbue with something while narrow is to get narrower.

As adjectives the difference between steep and narrow

is that steep is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical while narrow is having a small width; not wide; slim; slender; having opposite edges or sides that are close, especially by comparison to length or depth.

As verbs the difference between steep and narrow

is that steep is to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item while narrow is to reduce in width or extent; to contract.

As nouns the difference between steep and narrow

is that steep is a liquid used in a steeping process while narrow is a narrow passage, especially a contracted part of a stream, lake, or sea; a strait connecting two bodies of water.

Tough vs Steep - What's the difference?

tough | steep |


As adjectives the difference between tough and steep

is that tough is strong and resilient; sturdy while steep is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

As nouns the difference between tough and steep

is that tough is a person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully while steep is a liquid used in a steeping process.

As verbs the difference between tough and steep

is that tough is to endure while steep is (ambitransitive) to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item.

As an interjection tough

is (slang) (used to indicate lack of sympathy).

Steep vs Record - What's the difference?

steep | record |


As nouns the difference between steep and record

is that steep is a liquid used in a steeping process while record is record.

As an adjective steep

is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

As a verb steep

is (ambitransitive) to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item.

Steep vs Perpendicular - What's the difference?

steep | perpendicular |

Perpendicular is a synonym of steep.



As adjectives the difference between steep and perpendicular

is that steep is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical while perpendicular is at or forming a right angle (to).

As nouns the difference between steep and perpendicular

is that steep is a liquid used in a steeping process while perpendicular is a line or plane that is perpendicular to another.

As a verb steep

is to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item.

Immense vs Steep - What's the difference?

immense | steep |


As adjectives the difference between immense and steep

is that immense is huge, gigantic, very large while steep is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

As a verb steep is

(ambitransitive) to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item.

As a noun steep is

a liquid used in a steeping process.

Devote vs Steep - What's the difference?

devote | steep |


As adjectives the difference between devote and steep

is that devote is while steep is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

As a verb steep is

(ambitransitive) to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item.

As a noun steep is

a liquid used in a steeping process.

Hills vs Steep - What's the difference?

hills | steep |


As nouns the difference between hills and steep

is that hills is while steep is a liquid used in a steeping process.

As an adjective steep is

of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

As a verb steep is

(ambitransitive) to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item.

Steep vs Prohibitive - What's the difference?

steep | prohibitive |


As adjectives the difference between steep and prohibitive

is that steep is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical while prohibitive is tending to prohibit, preclude, or disallow.

As nouns the difference between steep and prohibitive

is that steep is a liquid used in a steeping process while prohibitive is (linguistics) negative imperative.

As a verb steep

is (ambitransitive) to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item.

Steep vs Ramp - What's the difference?

steep | ramp |


In lang=en terms the difference between steep and ramp

is that steep is to imbue with something while ramp is to change value, often at a steady rate.

As verbs the difference between steep and ramp

is that steep is (ambitransitive) to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item while ramp is to behave violently; to rage.

As nouns the difference between steep and ramp

is that steep is a liquid used in a steeping process while ramp is an inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline or ramp can be an american plant, , related to the onion; a wild leek.

As an adjective steep

is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

Steep vs Sudden - What's the difference?

steep | sudden |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between steep and sudden

is that steep is (obsolete) difficult to access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high while sudden is (obsolete) an unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

As adjectives the difference between steep and sudden

is that steep is of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical while sudden is happening quickly and with little or no warning.

As nouns the difference between steep and sudden

is that steep is a liquid used in a steeping process while sudden is (obsolete) an unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

As a verb steep

is (ambitransitive) to soak an item (or to be soaked) in liquid in order to gradually add or remove components to or from the item.

As an adverb sudden is

(poetic) suddenly.

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