steep

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   Bright; glittering; fiery.

2. 2transitive verb

   To soak in a liquid; to macerate; to extract the essence of by soaking; as, to soften seed by steeping it in water. Often used figuratively.

3. 3intransitive verb

   To undergo the process of soaking in a liquid; as, the tea is steeping.

4. 4noun

   Something steeped, or used in steeping; a fertilizing liquid to hasten the germination of seeds.

5. 5noun

   A rennet bag.

6. 6transitive verb

   Making a large angle with the plane of the horizon; ascending or descending rapidly with respect to a horizontal line or a level; precipitous; as, a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep declivity; a steep barometric gradient.

7. 7transitive verb

   Difficult of access; not easy reached; lofty; elevated; high.

8. 8transitive verb

   Excessive; as, a steep price.

9. 9noun

   A precipitous place, hill, mountain, rock, or ascent; any elevated object sloping with a large angle to the plane of the horizon; a precipice.

10. 10noun

    a steep place (as on a hill)

11. 11verb

    let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

    "steep the blossoms in oil"

    "steep the fruit in alcohol"

    Synonyms

    infuse
12. 12verb

    devote (oneself) fully to

    "He immersed himself into his studies"

    Synonyms

    absorbengrossengulfimmerseplunge
13. 13adjective

    having a sharp inclination

    "the steep attic stairs"

    "steep cliffs"

14. 14adjective

    of a slope; set at a high angle

    "note the steep incline"

    "a steep roof sheds snow"

15. 15adjective

    greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

    "exorbitant rent"

    "extortionate prices"

    Synonyms

    exorbitantextortionateoutrageousunconscionableusurious