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steep, abrupt, precipitous, sheer mean having an incline approaching the perpendicular. steep implies such sharpness of pitch that ascent or descent is very difficult.
To undergo a soaking in liquid: Let the tea steep for five minutes. n. 1. a. The act or process of steeping.
steep adjective (TOO MUCH) informal (especially of prices) too much, or more than is reasonable:
Definition of steep adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (comparative steeper, superlative steepest) (of a slope, hill, etc.) rising or falling quickly, not gradually. The path grew steeper as we c...
A steep slope rises at a very sharp angle and is difficult to go up. San Francisco is built on 40 hills and some are very steep.
to soak in water or other liquid, as to soften, cleanse, or extract some constituent: to steep tea in boiling-hot water; to steep reeds for basket weaving. to wet thoroughly in or with a liquid;
Steep definition: Having a sharp inclination; precipitous.
3 days ago · Noun steep (plural steeps) The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.
STEEP definition: having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc. See examples of steep used in a sentence.
Of a slope; set at a high angle " note the steep incline "; "a steep roof sheds snow " (of a cost) unreasonably high or excessive "The restaurant charged steep prices for basic dishes ";"; - exorbitant, extortionate, ...