steep | English to English Dictionary

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steep

(st/i/p )

having a sharp inclination(adj.all)

Example:
The steep attic stairs.
Steep cliffs.

Antonym:
gradual

source: wordnet30
Bright; glittering; fiery.(adjective)

source: webster1913
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.(adjective)

source: webster1913

a steep place (as on a hill)(noun.object)

source: wordnet30
Something steeped, or used in steeping; a fertilizing liquid to hasten the germination of seeds.(noun)

source: webster1913
A precipitous place, hill, mountain, rock, or ascent; any elevated object sloping with a large angle to the plane of the horizon; a precipice.(noun)

source: webster1913

devote (oneself) fully to(verb.cognition)

Synonym:
absorb, engross, engulf, immerse, plunge, soak up

source: wordnet30
let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse(verb.change)

Example:
Steep the blossoms in oil.
Steep the fruit in alcohol.

Synonym:
infuse

source: wordnet30
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.(verb)

source: webster1913
To undergo the process of soaking in a liquid; as, the tea is steeping.(verb)

source: webster1913