Definition of
steep is the dictionary form of steeped Definition of steep
steep has definitions from the field of geography
1
[ adjective ] having a sharp inclination

Examples

"the steep attic stairs" "steep cliffs"

2
[ verb ] engross (oneself) fully

Synonyms

engulf engross immerse absorb soak_up plunge

Examples

"He immersed himself into his studies"

3
[ verb ] sit or let sit in boiling water to extract the flavor

Synonyms

infuse brew

Examples

"the tea is brewing"

4
[ adjective ] of a slope; set at a high angle

Examples

"note the steep incline" "a steep roof sheds snow"

5
[ adjective ] greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Synonyms

extortionate outrageous unconscionable usurious exorbitant

Examples

"exorbitant rent" "extortionate prices" "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment" "usorious interest rate" "unconscionable spending"

6
[ verb ] let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

Synonyms

infuse

Examples

"steep the blossoms in oil" "steep the fruit in alcohol"

7
[ noun ] (geography) a steep place (as on a hill)
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Similar Spelling

stopped stooped stevedore stopped-up stopped_up stuffed Steptoe stabbed St_Peter st_bede st_beda step-down step_down st._peter st._bede st._beda st_baeda

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