Steep and Upward

Steep

Steep adjective - Having an incline approaching the perpendicular.

Upward and steep are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Upward" instead an adjective "Steep".

Upward

Upward adjective - Directed up.
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Synonyms for Upward

Steep and upward are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Steep" instead an adjective "Upward".

Nearby Words: upwards, upwardly

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / RollerCoaster Tycoon One Example being if you built a steep upward path, and as the Peeps walk up it, when they get near the top of the long path, delete the path just as they step on it, and they trip, fall back into the crowd behind them, and start a HUMAN AVALANCHE!!
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