Meaning of 'steep'

adjective

having a sharp inclination

Example: "the steep attic stairs"

adjective

of a slope

adjective

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Synonyms: exorbitant extortionate outrageous unconscionable usurious

noun

a steep place (as on a hill)

verb

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

Example: "steep the blossoms in oil"

Synonyms: infuse

verb

devote (oneself) fully to

Synonyms: plunge