steep, abrupt, precipitous, sheer mean having an incline approaching the perpendicular. steep implies such sharpness of pitch that ascent or descent is very difficult.

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.

steep adjective [-er/-est only] (TOO HIGH) (esp. of prices) too high; more than is reasonable:

To undergo a soaking in liquid: Let the tea steep for five minutes. n. 1. a. The act or process of steeping.

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.

Jan 20, 2026 · Noun steep (plural steeps) The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity.

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.

STEEP meaning: 1 : almost straight up and down rising or falling very sharply; 2 : going up or down very quickly

Steep means sharply angled. When hiking trails lead straight up mountainsides, they've got a steep incline. Steep also means "to soak in," as in steeping a tea bag in boiling water.