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 (TOO MUCH) informal (especially of prices) too much, or more than is reasonable:

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

Definition of steep adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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;

5 days ago · steep (plural steeps) The steep side of a mountain etc.; a slope or acclivity. quotations

noun A steep or precipitous place; an abrupt ascent or descent; a precipice. noun The process of steeping; the state of being steeped, soaked, or permeated: used chiefly in the phrase in steep.

STEEP definition: 1. A steep slope, hill, etc goes up or down very quickly: 2. A steep increase or fall in something…. Learn more.