steeply
/ˈstiːpli/
adverb
- At a sharp angle; almost straight up or down.
- The roof sloped steeply, making it dangerous to walk on.
- The airplane descended steeply before landing.
- The path climbed steeply up the side of the mountain.
- To a great degree; sharply or dramatically, especially in price or amount.
- Temperatures dropped steeply after the sun went down.
- The cost of housing has risen steeply over the past decade.
- The company's profits fell steeply during the recession.
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