Definition of Steep

Noun

• a steep place (as on a hill)
  

Verb

• let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse
  "steep the blossoms in oil"
  "steep the fruit in alcohol"
  infuse
• devote (oneself) fully to
  "He immersed himself into his studies"
  immerse engulf plunge engross absorb - soak up

Adjective

• of a slope
  set at a high angle
  "note the steep incline"
  "a steep roof sheds snow"
  
• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
  "exorbitant rent"
  "extortionate prices"
  "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"
  "usurious interest rate"
  "unconscionable spending"
  exorbitant extortionate outrageous unconscionable usurious
• having a sharp inclination
  "the steep attic stairs"
  "steep cliffs"
  

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