English · Adjectives
steeper
/ˈstiːpər/
[/ˈstiːpər/]
comparative of steep
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'steep'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more steep than the other.
Example
This hill is steeper than that one.
This hill is steeper than that one.
Etymology
From 'steep' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.