Definitions for steep
Overview of noun steep
The noun steep has 1 senses? (no senses from tagged texts)
1. steep
(a steep place (as on a hill))
Overview of verb steep
The verb steep has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (2) steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, engross, absorb, soak up
(devote (oneself) fully to; "He immersed himself into his studies")
2. steep, infuse
(let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse; "steep the blossoms in oil"; "steep the fruit in alcohol")
Overview of adj steep
The adj steep has 3 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (5) steep
(having a sharp inclination; "the steep attic stairs"; "steep cliffs")
2. exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious
(greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending")
3. steep
(of a slope; set at a high angle; "note the steep incline"; "a steep roof sheds snow")
