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Steepen Definition & Meaning

steepen
verb
  1. become steeper; "The mountain side has steepened"
  2. make steeper; "The landslides have steepened the mountain sides"

"Steepen" in song lyrics

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  • "But my stress seems to steepen"
    Penhead f/ Mr. Blackston — Hostilities in Me

Usage tips for "steepen"

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Frequently asked questions

What does steepen mean?
become steeper; "The mountain side has steepened" make steeper; "The landslides have steepened the mountain sides"
What part of speech is steepen?
Steepen is a verb.
How many definitions does steepen have?
Steepen has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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