Steepen
verb
To become steeper or make something steeper.
The path began to steepen as they climbed the hill.
Often appears as...
- steepen the slope
- path steepen
verb
To increase or make something increase.
The cost of living continued to steepen.
Often appears as...
- steepen the curve
- prices steepen
verb
To become steeper or make something steeper.
The path began to steepen as they climbed the hill.
Often appears as...
- steepen the slope
- path steepen
verb
To increase or make something increase.
The cost of living continued to steepen.
Often appears as...
- steepen the curve
- prices steepen
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Steepening
Used when discussing actual physical inclines, like hills or ramps.
The road steepens after the bridge, so be ready to pedal harder.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a situation becoming more intense or difficult.
The challenge will steepen as the deadline approaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Can convey a sense of increasing difficulty or effort required.
As the discussion continued, the tension in the room steepened.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Steepening
Used when discussing actual physical inclines, like hills or ramps.
The road steepens after the bridge, so be ready to pedal harder.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a situation becoming more intense or difficult.
The challenge will steepen as the deadline approaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Can convey a sense of increasing difficulty or effort required.
As the discussion continued, the tension in the room steepened.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Steepening
Used when discussing actual physical inclines, like hills or ramps.
The road steepens after the bridge, so be ready to pedal harder.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a situation becoming more intense or difficult.
The challenge will steepen as the deadline approaches.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Impact
Can convey a sense of increasing difficulty or effort required.
As the discussion continued, the tension in the room steepened.
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Quote examples
Cathie Wood
We're seeing the yield curve steepen, that means long rates are going up but short rates are not because the Fed is holding them down and this is usually good for financial stocks.
Quote examples
Cathie Wood
We're seeing the yield curve steepen, that means long rates are going up but short rates are not because the Fed is holding them down and this is usually good for financial stocks.
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